6 walking events in Beaufort County, South Carolina

ON Glow Run & After Party – Get Ready To Light Up the Night!

We're celebrating the launch of the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper LS with a night you do not want to miss! Join us for the ON Glow Run on Friday, March 27 at 7:30 PM. This fun, high-energy evening is all about bright colors, great music, and good vibes. TRY OUT THE ALL NEW CLOUDMONSTER 3 HYPER LIGHTSPRAY!

Wear your neon gear, grab some glow sticks, and get ready to shine!

Run, jog, or walk one mile, two miles… or three. There’s no timing and no pressure — this event is all about getting out, moving, and having fun with the community.

After the run, stick around because the party is just getting started!

After Party at PRC – break out your best electric dance moves.

School Pizza will be on site serving up delicious pizza.

Bring your friends, bring your glow, and let’s welcome spring with a neon-filled night of running, music, and fun.

Friday, March 27

7:30 PM Start

Palmetto Running Company

Join us for the 15th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run, The Lowcountry's biggest running festival, hosted by and benefitting Riverview Charter School!

This USATF sanctioned running festival is for all ages and offers four competitive, chip-timed courses - 10 Mile Run, 8K Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile Youth Run - in addition to the 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. Participants can compete for the 13.1 Challenge title by running in both the 5K and 10 Mile events. There is a $6,000+ prize purse with great age group awards in the 10 Mile, 8K, 5K Run and 13.1 Challenge. After the races, stay and enjoy the party with gourmet Food Trucks and Live Music.

Be sure to register early for the best pricing and to guarantee your awesome BTR t-shirt. T-shirts are ONLY guaranteed through March 1st, 2025. After the deadline, we will have t-shirts available for purchase on race day on a first-come, first-served basis.

** PLEASE NOTE: If participating in the 10 Mile and/or Beaufort Challenge, in order to start the second loop of the race course, the FIRST LOOP must be completed within 1 hour. If you plan to walk, we request that you just sign up for the 5K walk, or the 8K, as the neighborhood streets need to open back up by 7:30pm **

🐰 2026 Easter Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Bunny Chase

April 4, 2026 | Washington Square, Bluffton, SC

Join SGGCS for a new Easter tradition at Washington Square. The 2026 Easter 5K & Bunny Chase invites runners, walkers, families, and children of all ages to celebrate. Race professionally managed in partnership by Palmetto Running Company.

Participants can choose the Easter Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Bunny Chase.

Proceeds benefit K3–6th grade students at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic School, supporting academic excellence, faith formation, and student enrichment.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering on your little bunnies, this event is a wonderful way to enjoy Easter celebration. Lace up your shoes, grab your bunny ears, and hop into Easter with us!

Race Contact Info: Please forward messages to [email protected]

Hop into spring with one of Bluffton’s most fun and family-friendly races! Join us at beautiful Washington Square for the Bluffton Bunny Hop 5K and the Kids “Chase the Bunny” Fun Run—a morning full of fitness, smiles, and community fun, all for a great cause.

🎶 Music

🚚 Food trucks

🐰 Prize for Best Costume

📦 Packet Pickup

Thursday April 2, 2026

Palmetto Running Company – Bluffton

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Local businesses are invited to be part of this popular community event. Sponsorships are available and include great exposure to runners, families, and spectators throughout the Lowcountry.

The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival welcomes you to the festival’s fourth event of the year, the 5k/10k on Saturday, May 2nd 2026. The 5K/10K race will start at 8:00 AM in the beautiful town of Port Royal at the Live Oaks Park. This wonderful flat course takes you along the moss-draped giant live oaks with beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The course is USATF Certified #SC18011DW

The 5k is a run or walk for $25.00 and the 10k is a run only for $30.00. Walk-up registration will be available the day of the race for $25.00 for the 5K and $30.00 for the 10K. Participants pre-registered by April 22, 2026 will receive a 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5K/10K t-shirt. Registration after April 22, 2026 and walk-up registration does not include a t-shirt. There may be some t-shirts for sale the day of but this cannot be guaranteed.

Timing is provided by Grounded Running. Awarded categories include: overall male, overall female, and the top 3 in each age division.

Pre-registered packet pick-up will take place at Grounded Running, located at 2139 Boundary Street, Suite 108 on Friday, May 1st, 2026 from 12-5:00 PM and at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal on Saturday morning from 7:00-7:40 AM. Walk-up race day registration will take place on Saturday morning from 7:00-7:40 AM to ensure an on-time start at 8:00 AM.

The Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run/Walk is one of Charleston’s favorite local 5Ks.

Presented by the Charleston Running Club (CRC) with help from the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Department, this event has had a loyal following for over 25 years.

We offer a 5K Run and a walk option, and all participants receive a race shirt and finishers medal.

Proceeds from Floppin’ Flounder benefit the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Dept., CRC, and other local charities.

Age group and award breakdown

• Top 3 overall male and female

• First Master (40 years and older) male and female

• First Grandmaster (50 years and older) male and female

• First Great Grandmaster (60 years and older) male and female

• Top 3 in the following age groups (Ages 10 and under, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over. )

In addition, we present the Peyton Moore award to the fastest boy and girl under age 12. This award is in memory of one of CRC’s youngest and most enthusiastic members, Peyton Moore, who passed away on June 4, 2013. Learn more about Peyton.

This event takes place rain or shine. It will be hot, so please hydrate and wear sunscreen!

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Charlie Post Classic 15K/5K is brought to you by the Charleston Running Club.

To sponsor this event, Charlie Post Classic 15K/5K, or James Island Connector Run 5K/8K, check out our 2026 Sponsorship Guide and email any questions to [email protected] .