Pair of 5K race events planned for November
10/24/2020 11:17:00 PM | Women's Cross Country, Men's Cross Country, General
Events sponsored by the Big South Conference and the USC Upstate Cross Country and Track & Field programs
On the heels of the record-setting participation in the 2020 edition of the Josh Lee Memorial 5K, USC Upstate supporters have two opportunities to participate in 5K road races in the month of November.
First, the Big South Conference hosts the Hercules Tires Big South Virtual 5K, which serves as a fundraiser for middle school sports programs. Proceeds from USC Upstate sign-ups will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate. The Big South 5K, typically run in Charlotte, N.C., was moved to a "virtual" format in 2020 which means registrants are free to run their 5K at any location and submit scores through the official event website.  The Big South 5K was created in 2010 and originally benefited middle school sports programs in the Charlotte Metro Area before pivoting this year to benefit programs in the home areas of each Big South member institution. The 2020 edition includes a sweepstakes with prizes donated by Big South Conference marketing partners including a set of Hercules Tires, an Apple Watch, Canon camera and more. For complete sweepstakes information, click here.Â
The Hercules Tires Big South Virtual 5K began on October 18 and continues through November 15.  For more, click here or register now by clicking this link.Â
The USC Upstate cross country and track and field programs host the Gobble Your Giblets 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26 at 9am on the USC Upstate campus.  Not only is this a fundraiser for the Spartan cross country and track and field programs, but it also intends to promote healthy living in our community.  This event features a 5K format and course that mirrors that of the Josh Lee Memorial 5K winding through the USC Upstate campus, however the GYG5K also has a 1-mile Fun Run option and a contest for best turkey themed costumes. Â
Sign up now for the Gobble Your Giblets 5K and Fun Run via this link.Â
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First, the Big South Conference hosts the Hercules Tires Big South Virtual 5K, which serves as a fundraiser for middle school sports programs. Proceeds from USC Upstate sign-ups will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate. The Big South 5K, typically run in Charlotte, N.C., was moved to a "virtual" format in 2020 which means registrants are free to run their 5K at any location and submit scores through the official event website.  The Big South 5K was created in 2010 and originally benefited middle school sports programs in the Charlotte Metro Area before pivoting this year to benefit programs in the home areas of each Big South member institution. The 2020 edition includes a sweepstakes with prizes donated by Big South Conference marketing partners including a set of Hercules Tires, an Apple Watch, Canon camera and more. For complete sweepstakes information, click here.Â
The Hercules Tires Big South Virtual 5K began on October 18 and continues through November 15.  For more, click here or register now by clicking this link.Â
The USC Upstate cross country and track and field programs host the Gobble Your Giblets 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26 at 9am on the USC Upstate campus.  Not only is this a fundraiser for the Spartan cross country and track and field programs, but it also intends to promote healthy living in our community.  This event features a 5K format and course that mirrors that of the Josh Lee Memorial 5K winding through the USC Upstate campus, however the GYG5K also has a 1-mile Fun Run option and a contest for best turkey themed costumes. Â
Sign up now for the Gobble Your Giblets 5K and Fun Run via this link.Â
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#SpartanArmy  #JoinUP
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