{"id":7042,"date":"2025-04-05T13:42:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/step-jam-south-coming-to-columbia-public-invited-to-high-energy-walk-run-event\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T13:42:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:42:54","slug":"step-jam-south-coming-to-columbia-public-invited-to-high-energy-walk-run-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/step-jam-south-coming-to-columbia-public-invited-to-high-energy-walk-run-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Jam South Coming to Columbia: Public Invited to High-Energy Walk\/Run Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"103\">COLUMBIA, S.C.<\/strong> &ndash; Local residents are invited to lace up their sneakers and join in on the fun at <strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"204\">Step Jam South<\/strong>, a high-energy walk\/run event open to the public on <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"285\">Saturday, April 12, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"320\">Charlie W. Johnson Stadium<\/strong> (1920 Two Notch Road).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"602\">Hosted by <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"389\">Eager 2 Motivate (E2M) Fitness<\/strong>, the event promises a full morning of fitness, fun, and community. The one-hour walk\/run challenge is designed for <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"536\">all ages and fitness levels<\/strong>, making it the perfect outing for families and individuals alike.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gpstrianglenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/E2M_2025_630x350.jpg?w=1440\" alt=\"\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"966\">The event is already drawing national attention, with <strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"713\">more than 500 participants from 20 different states<\/strong> signed up. E2M Fitness was founded by <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"772\">Jeff Witherspoon<\/strong>, a retired U.S. Army combat veteran from Sumter, SC. Since launching in 2016, E2M has built a strong online fitness community with over <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"928\">220,000 members<\/strong>, including many here in the Midlands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1228\">Participants can expect a <strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1015\">lively atmosphere<\/strong> featuring music, local vendors, and a post-race celebration led by E2M&rsquo;s certified instructors. Registration includes a <strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1174\">race medal, race bib, refreshments<\/strong>, and access to the exclusive &ldquo;after-jam&rdquo; celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1464\">Step Jam South is also a <strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1272\">charity event<\/strong>, with donations being made to <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1318\">Soles4Souls<\/strong>, which provides shoes and clothing to underserved communities, and <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1421\">The Women&rsquo;s Shelter of Columbia<\/strong>, which supports women facing homelessness.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1485\">Event Schedule:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1525\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1525\"><strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1501\">Check-in:<\/strong> 7:00 a.m. &ndash; 8:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1556\"><strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1544\">Race begins:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1596\"><strong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1585\">Post-race celebration:<\/strong> 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1838\">Admission is open to the public and <strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1653\">parking is free<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\" \/>To register or learn more, visit <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/eager2run.com\/current-races\/step-jam-columbia-sc\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1767\">www.eager2run.com<\/a> or contact event organizer <strong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1810\">Brent Raabe<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1837\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1835\">brent@eager2run.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1989\">Whether you&rsquo;re looking to get active or just cheer on your neighbors, <strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1928\">Step Jam South<\/strong> is shaping up to be a fun-filled day you won&rsquo;t want to miss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. &ndash; Local residents are invited to lace up their sneakers and join in on the fun at Step Jam South, a high-energy walk\/run event open to the public on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Charlie W. 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