Hope in the Foothills 5K

Stronger Together for a Safer Tomorrow

Hope in the Foothills 5K

A 5K Walk/Run and Awareness Day raising awareness about fentanyl through prevention, education and hope.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Doodle Park · Pickens, SC

About the Race

The Hope in the Foothills 5K Walk/Run and Awareness Day raises awareness about fentanyl through prevention, education and hope.

Walk or run the 5K, then spend time with the local resource groups who will be on site with educational resources, giveaways and free Narcan.

Race Day Details

DateSaturday, November 7, 2026Start Time8:00 AMLocationDoodle Park, Doodle Trail

409 E. Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671Start/FinishSame area at Doodle ParkCheck-in & Shirt PickupTime and location will be announcedParkingParking at the Doodle Trail is limited. Please arrive early and carpool if you can. Additional parking locations will be announced.RestroomsAvailable at the Doodle Trail

The Events

5K Walk/Run · 8:00 AM

A road 5K with police support along the route. Walkers and runners are both welcome.

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Course

The 5K is run and walked on the road, starting and finishing in the same area at Doodle Park. Police officers will be along the route helping direct participants and traffic. The course map will be announced.

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What's Included

A road 5K for walkers and runners, with police support along the route

Local resource groups on site

Educational resources and free Narcan

Giveaways throughout the event

Event T-shirt: the Hope in the Foothills Purple Ribbon Run shirt is available for purchase in advance. Add one when you register, or purchase a shirt on its own to show your support. Quantities are limited.

Awareness Day Resource Groups

Resource groups will be on site throughout the event, including Foothills Fentanyl Fight, Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County, FAVOR, SAFELINE, the Phoenix Center and others. Stop by to learn, find support, get involved and make a difference.

About the Organizer

Hope in the Foothills is organized by Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County, a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 57-0566715). Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County strives to provide effective and efficient substance use and behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment services.

Let's Stay Connected

Phone: (864) 898-5800

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