12Jun
5k Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Run/Walk 4 Nimo
Spartanburg,
South Carolina,
United States
211 days left
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Date
12 Jun, 2027
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$25.00
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Website
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Run/Walk 4 Nimo
About the event
Akanimo Cancer Foundation
Run/Walk 4 Nimo
5K Run/Walk for Childhood Cancer Awareness & Research.
Saturday, June 12, 2027 · University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
About the Race
Join the Akanimo Cancer Foundation for the annual Run 4 Nimo, a community 5K Run/Walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for children battling cancer. This meaningful event honors the life and legacy of Akanimo (“Nimo”), whose courageous fight against a rare childhood cancer continues to inspire hope, advocacy, and action for families around the world.
Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, volunteer, donate, and stand together in support of:
Race Day Details
| Date | Saturday, June 12, 2027 |
| Location | University of South Carolina Upstate |
| Address | 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303 |
| Benefiting | Akanimo Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer |
| Packet Pickup | Race morning, starting at 8:00 AM, at the check-in table near the start/finish at University of South Carolina Upstate. Bibs are assigned at check-in. |
| Parking | Parking is available at University of South Carolina Upstate (800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can. |
The Events
5K Run/Walk · 9:00 AM
Kids Fun Run Dash · 9:00 AM
400m
Virtual 5K · Your time
Race Morning Timeline
| 8:00 AM | Check-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start |
| 8:45 AM | Pre-race announcements and course briefing |
| 9:00 AM | 5k Run/Walk starts |
| 9:00 AM | Kids Fun Run Dash starts |
| 9:55 AM | Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) |
| 10:15 AM | Course closes |
Times are based on the start times above.
We Stand Together For
- Childhood cancer awareness
- Pediatric cancer research
- Family support initiatives
- Treatment assistance programs
- Bereavement support for affected families
About the Event
Run 4 Nimo is more than a race. It is a movement to bring hope, awareness, and support to children fighting cancer and the families walking beside them every day.
The event was created in memory of Akanimo (“Nimo”), who battled Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor (DSRCT), a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Through this annual event, the Akanimo Cancer Foundation continues its mission to create awareness, support childhood cancer research, and provide meaningful assistance to families in need.
Together, participants help fund
- Childhood cancer research initiatives
- Treatment access for children with cancer
- Family assistance programs
- Comfort boxes and care packages
- Grocery support for families
- Childhood cancer awareness campaigns
Kids Fun Run
Children are encouraged to participate in the Kids Fun Run @ Run 4 Nimo, designed to promote awareness, compassion, and community involvement among young participants.
Course
Get Involved
- Register to run or walk
- Join as a virtual participant
- Volunteer
- Become a sponsor
- Fundraise for the cause
- Donate directly to the foundation
What's Included
T-Shirt and Finisher Medal
Every participant gets a T-Shirt and a Finisher Medal!
Why We Run
Each year, hundreds of thousands of children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Run 4 Nimo exists to remind families battling childhood cancer that they are not alone.
This event brings the community together to honor children lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, support families currently in the fight, and increase awareness and advocacy for pediatric cancer research.
“Because Children Get Cancer Too.”
Race Awards
Awards are by chip time.
- Top 3 overall finishers
Race Policies
- Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
Let's Stay Connected
Akanimo Cancer Foundation
Races offered
12Jun
Kids Fun Run Dash
Running
- Distance
- 0.4K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $0.00
12Jun
Virtual 5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for June in Spartanburg.
Temperature19.1° / 30.5°
Feels like20.0° / 30.9°
Sunshine hours11h 47m
Rainfall2.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity67.5%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:13
Sunset19:41
About Spartanburg
Learn more about the host city, Spartanburg.
Spartanburg, also known as "Sparkle City", is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The city had a population of 38,732 as of the 2020 census, making it the state's 11th-most populous city. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) groups Spartanburg and Union counties together as the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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