Run for Our Troops 5K Event
The Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees, in partnership with Team RWB and Hidden Wounds, will host its annual Run for Our Troops 5K event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, at the W.M. Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, in West Columbia.
This USA Track & Field-certified course will start on Alexander Road near the amphitheater parking entrance and finish up at the bottom of the amphitheater. Proceeds generated from the event will support military veterans and first responders suffering from physical and emotional injuries resulting from their service to our nation. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, and medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers by set divisional age groups.
As a note, the amphitheater parking lot will be closed to the public at midnight. The City of West Columbia maintains unpaved lots across Alexander Road along Meeting Street that can be used by event participants.
Cost: $30 (includes T-shirt). Location: W.M. Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 131 Alexander Rd., W. Columbia. For more information, call Chairperson Coral Brant at 803-386-1487, email [email protected] or visit RunForOurTroops.com.
