Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the first ever BUZZ, SWEAT & TEARS 5K: the inaugural Fort Mill High School Cross Country Team 5K Fundraiser! This back to school fundraiser offers a fun and exciting event designed to bring our community together in support of a team boasting over 150 athletes between Gold Hill Middle, Pleasant Knoll Middle, Banks Trail Middle and Fort Mill High School! The Buzz Sweat & Tears 5K Fundraiser event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels: walkers are welcome.

🤝 Program Purpose

The FMXC program provides a positive training environment with a reputation of success in personal athletic growth as well as championship titles. Financial accessibility is key to ensuring that all students who are interested in participating can. Fundraising enables us to avoid imposing mandatory fees for participants, keeping the program accessible to all!

💰 Funding Needs

The event will directly benefit the Fort Mill High School Cross Country Team and help to cover costs associated with expenses that include, but are not limited to, uniforms, travel fees, race registration fees, water coolers, sun shelters, race timing, course markings, first-aid items, and many other needs which ensure a safe and positive experience!

📅 Event Details

• DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2025
• START TIME: 8:00 AM (Check In 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM)
• LOCATION: Fort Mill High School at Bob Jones Stadium
• DISTANCE: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) / Kids Run (.5 mi)

🏞️ Course Information

The course will be mostly paved, winding through the Fort Mill High School Campus.

🐾 Event Guidelines

• We love our four legged friends, but please leave them home for the race!
• Strollers are only permitted for registered event walkers, not for runners.
• The event will be photographed by Larry Mull, and he will offer race photos for viewing & purchase on his website https://www.larrymullphoto.com/
• Knowledge Perk Coffee, Maui Acai and Pelicans will be on site to fuel and refuel you and your supporters, each donating back a percentage of the day’s sales to support the FMXC team!

📝 Registration Information

Early Bird Registration: $30 (Until July 20)

Regular Registration: $35 (July 21 - August 5)

Late Registration: $40 (August 6 - August 16)

Race Day Registration: $45 (August 17)

Fun Run Half Mile 10 & Under: $5 *Commemorative t-shirts by size will be guaranteed to all those who register for the 5K walk or run by August 7th.

🏆 Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers
Top 3 Finishers in Each Age Group (Male and Female - 11-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60+)

🔗 Learn More

For more information, visit the race page: Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K.