End Alzheimer’s 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 989 State Rd, Cheraw, SC
- Distance
- End Alzheimer’s 5K
From the Organizer
The Purple Crusaders are hosting the 5th Annual Longest Day Walk fundraiser and are excited to offer the END ALZHEIMER’S 5K Pee Dee Grand Prix event on Saturday, June 20th at Arrowhead Park in Cheraw. Registration required for 5K Race participants. FREE to Walk! Donations accepted to Purple Crusaders with proceeds to support local initiatives to ENDALZ. The Purple Crusaders are a nonprofit 501c3 organization in the Cheraw/Chesterfield area. Our mission is to advocate for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease by raising funds and awareness for care, support, and research.
End Alzheimer’s 5K
- Type: 5k
- Date: June 20, 2026
- Start Time: 8:30am
- Location: Arrowhead
- Address: 989 State Rd., Cheraw, SC 29520
- Proceeds: The Purple Crusaders quest to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Race Day Schedule:
- Packet Pickup – Day of Race 7am to 7:45am at Arrowhead Park
- Longest Day ceremony and information - 8:00
- Race Start Time - 8:30
5K Course Map: Coming Soon
Shirts:
Will be available for all participants who register by June 1, 2026
Shirt Sizes:
Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL
Youth- S, M, L
5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
Overall Male / Female Top 3
Top 3 in each age group
Age Group: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K Fees:
- $30 until June 1
- $35 after June 1 to June 20
- $40 race day
Event special notes:
- Strollers are Welcome
- Feel free to listen to music while you run.
- Sorry NO PETS Allowed
Packet Pickup Location and time:
Arrowhead Park
989 State Park Rd.
Cheraw, SC 29520
Under the covered picnic table area
Time of packet pick up 6/19 4pm-6pm; 6/20 7:00am-7:45am
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Race Director:
Grant Caulder grantcaulder@shtc.net, 843-910-1296
Joe Stanton, 843-287-8718
Additional Information:
Volunteers Needed to support a great cause!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheraw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cheraw, SC
Elevation
176 ft
Nearest Airport
FLO
Florence Regional Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the End Alzheimer’s 5K?
- End Alzheimer’s 5K is a running race held in Cheraw, South Carolina on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the End Alzheimer’s 5K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Cheraw, South Carolina at 989 State Rd, Cheraw, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the End Alzheimer’s 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
End Alzheimer’s 5K
Jun 20, 2026