Hilton Head Freedom 5K

The May River Shrimp Fest Hawaiian Shirt Run is Saturday July 25h at 9:00am. The Hawaiian Shirt Run will Start and Finish from Bluffton Oyster Factory Park taking walkers and runners thru the historic streets of Old Towne Bluffton.

The Most Colorful Run in the Lowcountry!

Get your Hawaiian On! Participants are encouraged to run in your favorite Hawaiian Shirt and/or Shorts. Prizes for most colorful Flyin Hawaiians.

All Participants will receive a Hawaiian themed event t-shirt, Hawaiian Lei, Post Race Refreshments. Post Race Beer Sales for adults 21yrs old & over only

FEES 5K RUN / WALK - Fees posted include the RaceRoster Credit Card processing

$36 ( plus cc fees ) Early thru July 5th, $40 ( plus cc fees ) Pre July 6th thru July 24th,

RACE DAY / Late - CASH ON SITE - $50 - 8am - 7:30am Oyster Factory Park

POST RACE PARTY

An award ceremony featuring refreshments, music, door prizes & best looking Flyin Hawaiian Contest will be held following the race.

Best Flyin Hawaiian - Adult

Best Flyin Hawaiian - Child

Best Flyin Hawaiian - Team

PACKET PICK UP & LATE REGISTRATION

July 23rd - 6 til 8pm @ Mountain High Outfitters ( Tanger 2 )

AWARDS

Overall: Male & Female ( 1st – 3rd ) Master Male & Female ( 1st – 3rd )

Age Group Divisions (1st – 3rd)

12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

RAIN OR SHINE - NO REFUNDS

Thank you for your support of Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry and our mission to build affordable housing in Beaufort!

The Beaufort Turkey Trot is part of the Beaufort Triple Crown, a three 5k race series along with the Run Forrest Run 5K and the Swing Bridge Run 5K. Participants who register for the Beaufort Triple Crown and complete all three races will be eligible for special BTC series awards for best combined time. The registration bundle is only available until October 1st, 2025.

Here's what you need to know about the Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry TURKEY TROT 5K:

When:

• Starting at 8am on Thursday November 26, 2026

Packet Pick Up:

• Race T-shirts and bibs will ready for pick up at Grounded Running, 2139 Boundary Street, Ste 108, Beaufort, SC 29902 on Wednesday, November 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

• Please note that T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after 11/7/2026.

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up:

• For runners who have not pre-registered, registration will be available on the day of the race from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. for $50.00.

• Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time if they have not already done so.

• Registration /Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45 am to ensure the race begins on-time.

Age Categories: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Medals & Trophies:

• Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female in each age division.

• There will be trophies for the top three male and female finishers overall.

• Awards are for in-person participants only and we will start the awards presentations PROMPTLY at 8:45am.

Pets & Strollers:

• Event is dog and stroller friendly.

• Flexi-type leashes will not be allowed at the event. Please have pets on a standard 4-6ft lead.

Parking:

• The closest address reference point for your GPS is the downtown marina parking lot across from 1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902. You'll want to make sure to plan out parking in advance as traffic is to be expected with the bridge blocked off for the race.

• Check Park Beaufort to plan out your parking.

Please note that registration for this event and shipping fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. If we are unable to host an in person/live race, we will transfer to a virtual format.

Palmetto Bluff is the best of the South Carolina Lowcountry. 20,000 acres that remain virtually undisturbed and home to some of the most beautiful trails in the Lowcountry. Join us for the annual Buffalo Run benefiting the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Featuring an all-trail course, this 10K, 30K, and 50K race is a tree-shaded combination of single track, dirt and gravel road trail. The Buffalo Run 6.2-mile trail winds deep into the ancient maritime forests of Palmetto Bluff. Don’t be afraid to get a little muddy — it’s all a part of the experience.

30K and 50K Relay Teams. Gather your friends and compete in the 30K and 50K endurance races with either a 3-person team for the 30K or a 5-person team for the 50K.

Packet pickup. Saturday 12/12. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane. Bluffton, SC 29910 from 1-5PM.

Race Day Sunday 12/13. Gates opens at 5:30AM.

50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM.

30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.

10K Race begins at 10:00AM.

Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish.

Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles.

Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts guaranteed to all participants registered before December 1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K and Relay participants. All 50K individual finishers receive a Buffalo Head Award. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall 1st place male, female in each race and 1st place relay teams.

After Party and Awards Presentation.

The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Live Music from Corn Bread. Each runner receives a free beer from a local Brewery and basket of buffalo wings.