Run for Life – Lake Wylie, SC 2026

Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Lake Wylie, SC
Venue
1 Thunderbird Lane
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $35.00
Events
10K Run, 5K Run, 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Run for Life at Lake Wylie starts at 9:00 AM, giving you time to drive in the morning of the race or arrive the night before depending on your location. Held on April 25, 2026, in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, the event offers three distances: a 1-mile option, 5K, and 10K, accommodating runners and walkers across different fitness levels and goals. The race takes place at 1 Thunderbird Lane. Entry fees range from $15 to $35 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. Whether you're training for a spring race, logging base-building miles, or looking for a low-key local event before a larger competition, this multi-distance format provides flexibility for your race schedule.

From the Race Organizer
The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club (RHLW Lions Club) is proud to host the annual Type 1 Diabetes and Childhood Cancer on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 . The net proceeds help support The Lions Club's efforts on behalf of Type I Diabetes and Childhood Cancer Programs. The event will start and end in beautiful Camp Thunderbird adjacent to the River Hills. It will include a 5 K and 10 k Runs and a 1-Mile Family Fun Walk. The 5K and 10k runs and 1-mile family fun walk will be held in the lakeside community of River Hills in Lake Wylie, S.C. Runners will love the challenging course that offers rolling hills, tree lined roads, lake and golf course views. Families will be able to walk a course that offers stroller-friendly sidewalks to make their day enjoyable. The funds raised by "Run For Life"{ allows the Lions Club to sponsor children with Type I Diabetes to go to Camp Sweet Escape. The camp is designed to help the children understand how to live and thrive with this frightening disease. R

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run for Life – Lake Wylie, SC 2026?

Run for Life – Lake Wylie, SC 2026 takes place on April 25, 2026. The race is held in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

Where is Run for Life – Lake Wylie, SC 2026 held?

Run for Life – Lake Wylie, SC 2026 is held at 1 Thunderbird Lane in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Run for Life – Lake Wylie, SC 2026?

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