Motion is Lotion 2026
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5k run · 5k walk · Kids 1 mile run & more
From the Organizer
Join Augusta University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for the 2nd annual Motion is Lotion 5K!
In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, this event highlights the power of movement and the essential role physical therapists play in helping individuals live active, healthy lives.
As future movement specialists, our DPT students are passionate about empowering others through education, rehabilitation, and community engagement. This race is an opportunity to bring people of all ages and abilities together in support of wellness, mobility, and the PT profession.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, weekend walker, or just looking to support a great cause, we invite you to lace up and move with us! All proceeds and support will go toward promoting physical activity and supporting student-led outreach initiatives.
Come run, walk, or cheer — and help us celebrate movement as medicine!
All proceeds with go to the Augusta Universities Student Physical Therapist Association (SPTA).
Please park at Riverview park near the baseball fields and we will be directing those to the Greenway. We will run to SRP park and back. This will be an out and back course equaling out to 3.12 miles. Awards will be at 10:00am. There will be fruit and waters available to runners after the race. This is an OPEN COURSE, meaning that the public will be running alongside us. Please use respectful passing maneuvers when trying to pass pedestrians on the Greenway and please yield to bikers. Thank you!
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Augusta Daniel Fld Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Augusta, SC
Population
24,928
as of 2023
Elevation
397 ft
Nearest Airport
AGS
Augusta Regional At Bush Field · 12 mi
Major Hub
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Motion is Lotion 2026
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Motion is Lotion 2026?
- Motion is Lotion 2026 is a running race held in North Augusta, South Carolina on October 3, 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 Motion is Lotion 2026?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in North Augusta, South Carolina at 100 Riverview Drive, North Augusta, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Motion is Lotion 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Motion is Lotion 2026
Oct 3, 2026