⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 22, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Back2School 5K is a 5K (3.1-mile) charity race in Florence, South Carolina, held on August 21, 2027, with an 8:00 a.m. start.
It is run on a fast, flat course at the Florence Family YMCA Friendship Park, and it raises money for the South Florence High School cross country team.
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