1st Annual Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile
About the Event
Join us for a feel-good 5K with a purpose! The Westminster Police Foundation supports the Westminster Police Department by funding technology, training, and equipment—enhancing officer safety and wellness while strengthening community–police relationships through outreach and engagement.
Our First Annual Westminster 5K & Fun Run showcases scenic downtown Westminster: the city’s oldest church, historic neighborhoods, and Veteran’s Park. We’ll finish downtown with a post-race party only the City of Westminster can deliver!
Perks & Awards
Overall awards for top finishers
Free race t-shirt and medal for every registrant
Come run, walk, and celebrate community—we can’t wait to welcome you to Westminster!
Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the 1st Annual Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Westminster.
Races Offered
Running
Back the Blue 5k Run/Walk
The 5K will start and end on Main Street in beautiful downtown Westminster! Runners will run up Main Street, over to North St, pass Park Place Ice Cream Shop, Anderson park, and turn left down Grey Street, then left up Abbey Street, where they will pass by Westminster Presbyterian Church, the oldest church in Westminster! Then, runners will turn right down North Isundega Street and enjoy some downhill reprieve. From there, runners will turn left on Anderson and right on Hall Street, and left on Gaston Circle before turning left on Jenkins and heading to Highway 183. After running back into town, runners will turn left on North Street and take the slight right to run back down Main Street. This route is a fun, challenging course that can be enjoyed by runners, walkers, and everyone at all levels of fitness! Parking for the event will be on Windsor Street, the old Walgreens Parking Lot, and possibly Retreat Street. We will update the website as we confirm parking at other locations.
Fun Run 1 Mile
The fun run will take place on Main Street! Runners will start and finish at the start line adjacent to the end of the Depot parking lot. Runners will run up Main Street, through the underpass, and turn around and come back down Main Street.
About Westminster
1st Annual Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile takes place in Westminster, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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