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Flytrap 5K

Date:
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
101 Environmental Parkway
Horry County, South Carolina
29526
United States
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Links:
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5k Run

Join us Saturday, May 9th for the first Flytrap 5K Race! Finishers who complete this 5K receive a finishers medal.

The race takes place on a straight away dirt road with a circle around back to the finish line. Partnering with Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay, this race will kick off the Flytrap Festival 2026. Utilizing a beautiful piece of Solid Waste Authority property, this race and festival hopes to bring more awareness to this beautiful species that is native to South Carolina Bays.

Please note that this race is not included in the Horry County employee time and financial reimbursement series

Race Distance:

5K

Start Time:

8:00am

Parking:

Parking will be at the start line located at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526. There will be signs to guide you back through the property.

Packet Pick-Up/Late Registrations:

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 8th at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center from 9am-11am.

Saturday, May 9th at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526.

Start and Finish:

The start and finish lines will be in the same location.

Timing:

Simply Timing

Awards:

All participants completing the 5K will receive a custom finishers medal. Male and female top three overall finishers will receive a medal, overall winners will not be eligible for age division awards. Male and female age division winners will receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place medal for the top three finishers in each division. See below for awards details.

Age Division Structure :

Age group awards are based on net (chip) time

1st, 2nd, 3rd place Male and Female

0 to 15

16 to 24

25 to 29

30 to 34

35 to 39

40 to 44

45 to 49

50 to 54

55 to 59

60 to 69

70 Plus

All racers will receive a Flytrap 5K hat if registered before April 15th.

Race Director: Michaela LeMay

Horry County Parks and Recreation

Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov

843-915-7869

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