
End Alzheimer’s 5K is a running race on May 15, 2027 in Cheraw, SC, with an entry fee of $35.
The Purple Crusaders are hosting the 6th Annual Longest Day Walk fundraiser and are excited to offer the END ALZHEIMER’S 5K Pee Dee Grand Prix event on Saturday, May 15th 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
Race Day Schedule:
5K Course Map: Coming Soon
Shirts:
Will be available for all participants who register by April 25, 2027
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:
Event special notes:
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 5/14 4pm-6pm; 5/15 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!
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheraw, 2 mi from the venue.
City 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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End Alzheimer’s 5K
May 15, 2027