Participants in a charity 5K event running, featuring a logo for the "6th Annual Ring the Bell 5K 2025" by SCOA Cares Foundation.

May 3
Saluda Shoals Park, Columbia, SC

About the Run

This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement.

Named after the powerful moment when cancer patients ring the bell to mark the end of treatment, the Ring the Bell 5K is your chance to honor those who’ve fought, remember those we’ve lost, and rally around patients currently on their journey. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation makes a direct impact on local cancer patients and their families through SCOA Cares Foundation.

Group of people running in a race, wearing numbered bibs with some participants smiling and wearing athletic clothing.

5k Run with T-Shirt
$35

Two runners with bib numbers participating in a race with a crowd in the background.

Cancer Survivors
$25

Children participating in a race, wearing numbered bibs, running towards the finish line on a sunny day.

Youth Fun Run
$10 (No T-Shirt)

Person holding a brass bell with handle, other person in the background

What The Bell Is All About

The bell is a powerful symbol of victory, resilience, and new beginnings. Ringing the bell marks a patient’s completion of chemotherapy or radiation—a moment of triumph after months or even years of struggle. It represents courage, perseverance, and the hope for a healthier future. At the Ring the Bell 5K, we honor this tradition by giving every participant a chance to ring the bell—whether in celebration of their journey, in support of a loved one, or in remembrance of those we’ve lost. With every chime, we send a message of strength and unity, and the unwavering spirit of those fighting can

Saluda Shoals Park Columbia

Map of Saluda Shoals Park showing various trails, roads, and facilities. Legend lists main roads, paved trails, natural trails, bluebird trail, greenway trail, horseback riding trail, and parking. Key points include main entrance, river center, administrative facility, dog park, children's garden, playground, shelters, observation areas, and canoe/kayak launch. Scale is 1,000 feet and Lower Saluda River is depicted.

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