Call My Name 5K
When is Call My Name 5K?
Call My Name 5K takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Clemson, SC.
What distances does Call My Name 5K offer?
Call My Name 5K offers 2 events: 5K, 5K (Clemson University Student).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K (Clemson University Student) | 5.0 km | $15.00 | Register |
How much does Call My Name 5K cost?
Registration for Call My Name 5K starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Call My Name 5K held?
Call My Name 5K is held in Clemson, SC at Carillon Garden - Clemson University.
About Call My Name 5K
Join us for the 4th annual Call My Name 5K on February 22, 2026, that will honor predominantly Black convicted laborers—boys and men ages 14 to 67—whom Clemson College trustees leased from the state penitentiary to build the school between 1890 and 1914. With skilled labor they constructed the beautiful red brick buildings still standing today, including Sikes Hall, Tillman Hall/Old Main, Trustee House, and Hardin Hall. They also cleared land and constructed roads, sidewalks, and a dike that continue to serve the campus community.
Call My Name documents and shares the stories of African Americans in Clemson University history. The Call My Name 5K will tour the campus of Clemson while paying tribute to these stories. Learn more about Call My Name HERE.
Call My Name is a research project dedicated to telling the stories of Black men, women, and children throughout Clemson University’s history whose lives
and experiences have been largely overlooked in the University’s public history.
Visit the Official Race Website HERE
Awards
The Call My Name 5K will provide awards in the following categories:
- Overall Male and Female (Top 3)
- Masters Male and Female (Top 3)
- Age Groups Male and Female (Top 1): 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Older
Historical Figures
Each athlete will be racing in honor of a specific figure integral to the history of Clemson University. Your bib number will align with your honoree. We encourage you to find your honoree and learn more about them prior to race day. Click the PDF link below to learn for whom you will be racing...
NOTE: An updated list for the 2026 event will be posted closer to the event
Packet Pick Up
Race Packets may be collected during the following times:
Pre Race Day - February 20, 2026 (11:00AM - 3:00PM)
Hendrix Student Center
720 McMillan Rd
Clemson, SC 29631
Race Day - Sunday, February 22, 2026 (6:15AM - 7:30AM)
Clemson Carillon Garden
101 Calhoun Drive
Clemson, SC 29634
Athletes may collect race materials for other athletes during both of these times.
Race T-shirts
NOTE: Shirt deadline is 3 weeks prior to event. Anyone registering after this date will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. We will do our best to estimate quantity and sizing needs but can not guarantee correct sizes to anyone registering after this date. If you are asked for a size during registration this means we have this size available.