Healthy minds, healthy bodies, healthy lives. HCC is dedicated to advancing education in our community. Partnering with Columbia Association, whose vision is to make Columbia the community of choice - today and for generations to come. This event focuses on corporate health and wellness programs for small and large organizations in our community.

Participate in the Howard Community College 5K Challenge Race to raise funds for student scholarships at HCC.  Start and finish the race in the celebration village on HCC's beautiful Columbia campus.  The unique course spans the campus with obstacles to test your strength, coordination and endurance.  Each participant will be timed and combined with their team to compete for best time in each industry and overall champion.

Event Schedule:

7:30–8:15 a.m. - Company set up in Celebration Village/athletes arrive

7:30–8:25 a.m. - Team CHECK- IN at information table.

Meet participating teams

Team photo at sponsor tent

Participant warm ups

8:55 a.m. - National Anthem

9:00 a.m. - 5K Challenge race begins in waves. Competitive athlete teams first

9:00–10 a.m. - Course open to all athletes

9:20 a.m. - Welcome first finishers

10–10:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony