Join the UofSC Alumni Association for the Spurs Up Sprint 5K race on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 8 a.m.

This year, we're offering two ways to participate. if you're in or near the Columbia area, join us in person at the Pastides Alumni Center to race through campus. If you don't live in South Carolina, no worries! You can still participate in the virtual 5K and have your race packet mailed.

All ability levels are invited to participate. Walk or run with the whole family or grab your friends for some healthy competition for a good cause. All proceeds from the Spurs Up Sprint will benefit student scholarships.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

All proceeds from the Spurs Up Sprint will support student scholarships. Donate to our general fund or choose a fund that means the most to you.

• Alumni Scholars Scholarship
• UofSC Black Alumni Council's Richard T. Greener Scholarship
• Legacy Scholarship
• UofSC Veterans Alumni Council's Gamecock Veteran Salute to Service Scholarship

REGISTRATION                                                                                                            

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION | $25

Through Dec. 31, 2021

REGULAR REGISTRATION | $35

Through Feb. 28, 2022

LATE REGISTRATION | $40

Through March 25, 2022

*Cannot guarantee shirt and medal.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION | $45

*Cannot guarantee shirt and medal.

SWAG

All early bird and regular race registration entries come with a Spurs Up Sprint t-shirt and a finishers medal. We cannot guarantee shirts and medals for late and day-of race registrations. Be sure to register early for a discount and to ensure you receive your Spurs Up Sprint swag!

You have two options for in-person race packet pickup at the Pastides Alumni Center:

Friday, March 25, 2022 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 26, 2022 | 7 - 7:45 a.m. 

Participating in the virtual 5K? Your Spurs Up Sprint race packet will be mailed to you prior to April 30, 2022.

PRIZES

The Spurs Up Sprint finisher's ceremony will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the Pastides Alumni Center. The winner of each age group will receive a prize.

For virtual race participants, one winner will be randomly selected to win a prize and will be contacted by email and phone.

In-person and virtual race winners will be announced in the April 2022 Alumni Association e-newsletter.

DOWNLOADABLE ITEMS

Need a race bib? You can download it here. 

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST

We encourage you to wear your Gamecock gear and race bib while you run!

Snap a selfie in your gear and tag @uofscalumni and #SpursUpSprint for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts! The participant in the best Gamecock gear will win a prize.