3 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Pooler, Georgia

Packet Pick Up

Friday February 2th from 8am-11am and 3pm-6pm at the Tangiers Outlet Mall near the lighthouse.

Race Day pick up will begin at 6:30am in the same location. On site registration is available at packet pick up and race day.

RACE DAY

6:30am. Packet pick up begins

7:15am. Fun Run Begins

7:30am. Projected 5k start or as soon as the fun run is complete.

8:30am Projected Awards time

RACE DAY PARKING

There is ample parking at the mall. Start and finish is near the lighthouse so parking near that location will keep you close to the action.

Course information

Runners will complete to loops around a portion of the mall parking lot. One aid station will be on the course and runners will pass it twice. Finish will be near the lighthouse and post race water and food will be available.

⭐ 4th Annual S2S FACTS Inc. USATF Certified 5K Friendship Fun Run

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Tanger Outlets Pooler, GA | Starting at the Lighthouse

The Run Everyone Has Been Waiting For!

It’s back and better than ever! Join us for the 4th Annual S2S FACTS Inc. USATF Certified 5K Friendship Fun Run: the community’s most anticipated Friendship Month celebration.

Get ready to embark on a fabulous morning filled with friends, family, fitness, and fun as we unite to support our Youth Ambassadors Program. This beloved annual run brings together runners, walkers, families, school teams, sororities/fraternities, corporate crews, and community groups for a high-energy morning of connection and celebration.

🏃‍♂️ Event Schedule

Kids Fun Run – 7:15 AM

A fun, fast, and exciting race for children 12 and under.

USATF 5K Friendship Run – Immediately Following

Hit the ground running on our official USATF-certified 5K course, beginning at the iconic Lighthouse at Tanger Outlets.

🏆 Bring a Friend and You Could WIN!

Superlative Friendship Prize Categories

Bring your crew, because this year, friendship could earn you a trophy! Celebrate your bond and stand out in one of our fan-favorite superlatives:

👯‍♀️ First Pair of Friends to Finish Together

🎭 Friends Twins (creative, matching outfits)

⏳ Longest Friendship

👀 Look-Alike Friends

🌍 Most Diverse Friendship Duo

✈️ International Friends

🏅 Tiny Tots Champions (Kids Fun Run)

The more friends you bring, the more chances you have to WIN!

🎉 Why This Run Is Everyone’s Favorite

A fun, family-friendly, pet-friendly event

A fully USATF-certified course

T-shirt, race bib, and swag for all participants

Finisher medals for all registered runners

Music, vendors, Kids Zone, photography, and more

A meaningful fundraiser for the S2S FACTS Youth Ambassadors Program

A powerful celebration of community, wellness, and friendship

💛 Our Purpose

S2S FACTS Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to empowering youth, seniors, women, and underserved families across Coastal Georgia.

Proceeds from this event directly support our Youth Ambassadors Program, helping us continue to Build Tomorrow’s Future Today through leadership development, skill-building, mentorship, and community enrichment.

📅 Registration Information

Early Bird Registration (opens Nov. 19, 2025): $30

January 1, 2026: $35

Race Day: $45

Register early to guarantee your race shirt and swag bag!

📧 Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 912-201-1946

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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