The McNair 5K event is an annual event sponsored by the Ron McNair Committee, Lake City, SC. Our mission is to promote health and physical fitness for all ages. Our format and schedule includes a half mile Kids run, for the kids 12 and under, a 1 mile fun walk, and the 5K run (main event). Trophies and awards will be given to winners in the 5K Event and the Kids run. The race course makes use of the city streets of Lake City, and will be available on the website for the Ronald McNair Committee. In addition to the races. we will also host a free health fair with health screenings, vaccinations, and other health related information/kits for distribution will be available. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Date: October 17, 2026 Race Schedule : 8:00 am Opening Ceremony, 5K Start at 8:10am, 1/2 Mile Kids Run 8:20am Location: 235 East Main Street Lake City, SC Proceeds go to: (Ron McNair Committee) 5K Course Map: See Attached Shirts: Shirts can be picked up on the day preceding the race ( 6:00 – 8:00 pm ) and the morning of the race. No guarantee of sizes on the “day of race” registrations. Shirt Sizes: (Youth Medium – Adult 3X) Adult – Small – 3X Youth- Child medium –Child large 5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time) Top 2 Overall Male & Top 2 Overall Female Top 2 Male & Top Female finishers in each age group 5K Age Groups (Top 2 male and Top females in each age group): 12 & Under, 13-17, 18-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+ Kids Race ½ mile Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female 5K Fees: Early Registration Price (Before October 1st -- $15 youth under 18, $25 Adults 18 and older) Late Registration Price (October 1st and later -- $20 youth under 18, $30 Adults 18 and older) Day of Race Price (Same as late registration) Kids Race ½ mile Fees: 6 & Under Registration- Free 7-18 Registration- $15 Packet Pickup Location and time: McNair Life History Center 235 East Main Street Lake City, SC 29560 Time of packet pickup (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and morning of the race) Event special notes: Strollers are welcome at this event People are welcome to listen to music while running Pets on a leash are welcome at the event. We share parking with the public library. No parking in identified reserved spaces. There are no age restrictions on this event. Like, Follow, Share: Coming soon! Race Director: Anthony Wilson aawilson02@yahoo.com 980-205-3759
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When is Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Lake City, SC?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Lake City, SC takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Lake City, South Carolina.
Where is Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Lake City, SC held?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Lake City, SC is held at 235 East Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina.
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