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End Alzheimer’s 5K

End Alzheimer’s 5K is a running race on May 15, 2027 in Cheraw, SC, with an entry fee of $35.

Date
May 15, 2027 (187 days to go)
Price
$35
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

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

  • Type: 5k
  • Date: May 15, 2027
  • Start Time: 8:30am
  • Location: Arrowhead
  • Address: 200 Powe Street 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 - 7:30
  • Race Start Time -  8:30

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:

  • $30 until April 25
  • $35 after April 25 to May 14
  • $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:
200 Powe Street
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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Facebook: Purple Crusaders Working To End Alzheimer’s 

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

End Alzheimer’s 5K$35

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

81°

Typical Low

58°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheraw, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:16 AMSunset 8:15 PMDaylight 13h 59m

About Cheraw, SC

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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187

Days to train

Race
End Alzheimer’s 5K
Date
May 15, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the End Alzheimer’s 5K?
End Alzheimer’s 5K is a running race held in Cheraw, South Carolina on May 15, 2027. 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, May 15, 2027 in Cheraw, South Carolina at 200 Powe Street. 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

May 15, 2027

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