FAQs

If I registered for the walk, 5K race, or half marathon and would like an event T-shirt, how will I get it?

T-shirts will be available at packet pick up. Pick up will be the week before the race at Strictly Running 2515 Devine St., Columbia, S.C for all walkers, and runners from Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 11 (11:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m). If you are a Team Captain plan to come to packet pick up on Monday, October 7 for a special "Team Captain" celebration and to receive your free tote! Team captains can come any day of the week for pick up if Monday does not suit.

Is there a guarantee I’ll get the shirt size I want? What if I need a different size from what I registered for?

T-shirt orders are placed on September 16. Thus to ensure your exact t-shirt size you should register BEFORE September 16. All athletes registered after September 16 WILL receive a t-shirt and most likely it will be the size you requested. However, to guarantee your size you must register BEFORE September 16. If you register after you will be asked for a t-shirt size only if there are shirts in inventory of that size available. If you are only offered certain sizes this means we are out of the other sizes and will not be ordering more.

 
If I register and then decide I can’t participate, could I get a refund?

We will not issue refunds for ANY reason including an event cancellation. All registrations support Prisma Health Breast Centers. Half marathon and 5K runners may also gift your entry to another athlete for NO FEE up until Friday before the event. To gift your entry you must be registered for the 5K or Half marathon and contact Strictly Running at 803-799-iRUN (4786).

 
Is a paper registration option available?

Registration is online only. 

 
I have children that would like to participate? Do they need to register? 

Children are welcome to participate in the Walk for Life or 5K. There is no discount for age. If your child wants to run in the 800-meter Aflac Fun Run, please register Fun Run participants on Strictly Running’s website.

How do I register for the 5K, Half Marathon or Aflac Kids Fun Run?

Register on Strictly Running’s website.

 
Will there be a 10K option in 2024?

A 10K race will not be available in 2024. Please register for the 5K or the half marathon.  

Who will receive a finisher’s medal?

Only Half Marathon runners will receive a medal at the finish line! 

Is my dog (or other pet) allowed to run/walk with me?

No pets are allowed inside of Segra Park. 

 
What are the start times on Oct. 12 at Segra Park?

Half Marathon: 7:15 a.m.

Fun Run: 7:30 a.m.

5K: 7:55 a.m.

Walk: 8:00 a.m.

Where are the water stations along the Half Marathon route?

Click here to view the water stations.

I want to form a team with both walkers and runners. Is that allowed?

Teams should be comprised of only walkers. Runners for the 5K or half marathon should register as individuals at StrictlyRunning.com. However, there is an option when runners register on StrictlyRunning.com to select that they would like their personal fundraising total added to an existing team’s fundraising total. The team captain will be responsible for adding that total on WalkforLifeColumbia.org. See the next question for how to enter an offline donation and/or runner registration to your team.

How do I add an offline donation?

Select "My Team" or "Me" from the tabs listed above your fundraising progress meter

If you select "Me," click "Add" on the right side of the page next to "Personal Donations." If you select "My Team," click "Add" on the right side of the page next to "Team Donations."
Log in-Click on your "Participant Center" in the top right corner. Be sure to select the option "Record this gift on behalf of my entire team."
Enter in gift information: donor name, amount, cash/check
Select "Add" or "Save and Add Another"  

Will registration fees change?

Registration fees are the following. Prices for the Aflac Fun Run will increase on September 13, 2024. Prices for the 5K will increase on 9/1.
Kids Fun Run: $15
5K walk: $45
5K race: $45
Half marathon: $60 until 7/1, $80 until 8/1, $90 until 10/1, $100 until 10/13

How can I volunteer?

From course directors, to parking lot monitors, we need volunteers the day of the event! To sign-up for a shift please click here.

Volunteers are also needed from Monday, October 7-Friday, October 11 at packet pickup from 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Packet pickup is at Strictly Running at 2515 Devine Street. Click here to sign up for a packet pickup shift!

Contact:

If you have a question, you will likely find the answer you’re looking for on our FAQs Page.
Questions about becoming a sponsor? View the 2024 Sponsorship Package or email Dargan Davis at Dargan.Davis@prismahealth.org.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, email WalkForLife@PrismaHealth.org.