SC State Run the Yard 2024: Video & Photos

Author: Sam Watson, Director of University Relations|Published: April 15, 2024|All News, Photo Galleries

Video by Keith Gilliard

Community members joined South Carolina State University students, employees and students in the university's 2nd Annual Run the Yard 3K Walk/Run through the campus on Friday, April 12. Several of the university's athletic teams and departments came out. Spearheaded by SC State First Lady Agatha Conyers, the event is intended to raise awareness for how fitness activities can lead to better physical and mental health. Winners among students. faculty/staff and community/alumni participants were awarded medals.

Photos by Sam Watson and Keith Gilliard

Celebrating completion of the 3K

The SC State Volleyball Team ready to run.

SC State Vice President for Athletics Nathan Cochran and Head Women's Basketball Coach Tim Eatman before the run.

SC State Women's Basketball Team ready to run.

The SC State Men's Basketball Team came out for the #K walk/run.

SC State President Alexander Conyers motivates the crowd for the 3K walk/run.

Christian Jackson, director of SC State's Counseling and Self-Development Center, talks to the runners about the connection between fitness and mental health.