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March for Meals

Moving Together for Meals on Wheels

For 25 years, the March for Meals 5K has brought our community together in support of Senior Resources and Meals on Wheels Richland County. This year, we’re celebrating this milestone in a whole new way!

Join us Friday, March 12, 2027 at 7 PM for our first-ever evening March for Meals 5K, followed by an afterparty to celebrate 25 years of running, walking, and making a difference.

Run the 5K, take on the food challenge, or enjoy the 1-Mile Walk—however you participate, you’re helping provide meals, connection, and support to older adults throughout our community.

Come for the race. Stay for the celebration. Help us kick off the next 25 years!

Registration Details
RegistRATION

Race Details

The race events start and finish at Strictly Running, guiding runners through beautiful Shandon and parts of Historic Melrose.

5K Details

  • Certified, mostly flat 5K course
  • One energizing hill at the start
  • A fast route where plenty of PRs are set
  • Professionally timed by Strictly Running

1-Mile Community Walk

Prefer a more relaxed pace? Join our 1-mile Community Walk and show your support. This untimed option is perfect for families, friends, and supporters of all ages.

The 5K Food Challenge

Ready to earn your finish?

Participants in the Cinnamon Roll Challenge must stop mid-race and eat their cinnamon rolls before continuing. Failure to finish the rolls results in disqualification from the challenge (but not the 5K).

  • Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall finishers
  • Timed separately from the standard 5K

Get Ready for a Sweet Race Day

Everything you need to register, pick up your packet, and prepare for race day fun.

Early Registration

  • $30 — 5K (with or without Food Challenge) + T-shirt
  • $15 — 1-Mile Community Walk

Price Increase Begins March 17

  • $35 — 5K
  • $20 — Walk

Race Day Registration

  • $40 — 5K
  • $25 — Walk

Packet Pickup

Location: Strictly Running

Registration

Race Day Schedule

Friday, March 12

  • 5:30-6:45 PM — Packet Pickup & Same-Day Registration
  • 6:50 PM – Runners Gather
  • 6:55 PM – Announcements
  • 7:00 PM – Race Start
  • 7:45 PM – Awards Ceremony
  • 8:30 PM – After Party

Awards

The awards ceremony begins at approximately 6:45 PM.

5K Awards

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall (Male & Female)
  • Masters (40+) Overall (Male & Female)
  • Top 3 in Age Groups:
    • 14 & Under
    • 15–19
    • 20–24
    • 25–29
    • 30–34
    • 35–39
    • 40–44
    • 45–49
    • 50–54
    • 55–59
    • 60–64
    • 65–69
    • 70–75
    • 75+

FOOD Challenge

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall

1-Mile Community Walk

The walk is untimed and does not include awards.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact
Becky Morrison, Director of Development

Call: 803-252-7734 x244
Email Becky