People running on a grassy and gravel path with the event logo "SCOA Cares Foundation 6th Annual Ring the Bell 5K 2025" overlayed prominently in colorful text.

May 3
Saluda Shoals Park East
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. Some are smiling and enjoying the event.

5k Run with T-Shirt
$35

Two runners in a race, wearing numbered bibs and athletic gear, in an outdoor event with other participants in the background.

Cancer Survivors
$25

Children running in a race wearing numbered bibs on an outdoor track.

Youth Fun Run
$10 (No T-Shirt)

Hand holding a brass bell, smiling person in 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 and facilities. Includes main roads, paved trails, natural trails, bluebird trail, greenway trail, and horseback riding trail. Features marked include a river center, administrative facility, dog park, education center, playground, shelters, observation deck, and canoe/kayak launch. The legend provides details on trail types and facility locations.