Paws for a Purpose is a running race on November 15, 2026 in Clemson, SC, with an entry fee of $15.
The Clemson Pre-Physical Therapy club is excited to be hosting a community 5K on November 15th at the South Carolina Botanical Garden! The event will bring Clemson students and the surrounding community together while raising money to support local healthcare and wellness organizations.
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
64°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clemson Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
17,759
as of 2023
City Elevation
731 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 102 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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Paws for a Purpose
Nov 15, 2026