Sweat It Out 5k & Kids Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Get ready to break a Sweat for Nick! Join us for our 10th year celebration at Sweat It Out 5k 2025! We are offering two exciting options: a thrilling "Live Race" on Saturday, June 7, 2025 or the flexibility of a "Virtual Event" from May 12 to June 7, 2025. Don't forget the little ones – our Kids Fun Run is back, giving children a chance to "Sweat For Nick" too! The Duke family, mindful of safety, invites you to support NFED and Sweat For Nick in a way that suits you best.

👥 Team Registration

• Start a Team: Have a minimum of 4 members during registration and enjoy a special discount.
• Largest Team Award: Compete for this coveted title during the Live Race!

🏅 Live Race Details

• Custom Medal: Celebrate our 10-year milestone with a special medal at the finish line!
• USA Track and Field Certified Course: Walk or run through Nick's neighborhood, finishing at Old Woodlands Park.
• Volunteers: Support will guide and cheer you on, plus a water stop at the 1.5 mile mark.
• Finish Line Celebration: Join us for food and beverages exclusively for registered participants.

📦 Packet Pick Up

Gear up for the event at Packet Pick Up from 4 – 6:30 pm on Friday, June 6, at Hunter-Gatherer Hangar Brewery. Participants (21 and older) get a FREE BEER by showing their race bib during Packet Pick Up or on Race Day. Cheers to Hunter-Gatherer for their support! Find us at 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia, SC 29205.

🏃 Race Day Information

• Registration: Race Day Packet Pick Up or Race Day Registration starts at 6:15 am.
• Start Time: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before our start time at 7 am.
• Bring Your Dogs: Dogs on a leash are welcome! Strollers are also allowed!

🍽️ Post-Race Celebration

Great food and water will be available at the finish line for registered participants only.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Awards Ceremony: Held around 8:30 am for overall and age group winners.
• Pick Up Awards: All awards must be collected during the ceremony, friends can collect for you.
• Top Awards: Given to the TOP THREE Male/Female Winners and the TOP THREE Male/Female Masters Winners.
• Raffle: Great prizes will be raffled off during the awards ceremony, eligible only for registered participants.

📅 Key Race Day Details

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - RACE DAY
7 am Start Time
Old Woodlands Park, Columbia, SC

🌍 Virtual Race Option

Runners and Walkers can "Sweat Anywhere" from May 12- June 7, 2025. All participants in our virtual event will receive an awesome Sweat It Out 5k race shirt and custom Sweat It Out award! These will be mailed to you after the event ends. Registration for the virtual event will close on May 26. You will have the option to report your results through our results tab on our registration site.

We hope that by making the race virtual, we will be able to attract even more participants across the United States who want to support our great cause! Please share this race with all your friends! Post your race pictures and results on our event page!

👕 Shirt Guarantee Deadline

We will do our best to make sure everyone gets their shirt and an award but there is no guarantee on either if you have not registered by April 25, 2025! We will order extra for those who register after our deadline, but supplies and sizes are not guaranteed. We will keep an inventory of shirts on our registration site so you can see the sizes available as you register.

👶 Kids Fun Run

Let your kids join the fun and "Sweat For Nick" at our Kids Fun Run! This race starts at 8 am and costs only $20. This race is just for fun! You are welcome to run or walk with your child during this race. It will be led by an adult and is less than one mile. It's a great way to get your kids involved with running!

🎗️ Our Cause

Ectodermal Dysplasia is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects 1 in 17,000 individuals worldwide. The National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasia (NFED) is a nonprofit organization that helps and supports families affected by HED. Their mission is to empower and connect people touched by HED through education, research, and support. Our race has two goals: Raising awareness and raising funds. Please join us again this year for this worthy cause!

🔍 Columbia Running Club

We are honored to be on the Columbia Running Club Tour of Columbia! Runners and Walkers in the club will receive a special discount through the club and receive participation points! For more information on Columbia Running Club, please visit their website: Columbia Running Club.

⚠️ Important Notes

This event is non-refundable! No deferrals. The Live Event will happen Rain or Shine! We appreciate your support!

For more information, visit the race website: Sweat It Out 5k.