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Thank you for your support of HELP of Beaufort.
Join Help of Beaufort for our annual FIRECRACKER 5K Race on the morning of July 4th in Downtown Beaufort. Starting at 8am on Saturday, July 4, 2026, on Bay & Newcastle Streets. Run through historic downtown Beaufort and across the famous Woods bridge following a certified 5K course.
Packet pickup will be available at Grounded Running located at 2139 Boundary Street, Ste 108, Beaufort, SC 29902 on Friday, July 3rd from 10am until 4pm. T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after June 1, 2025.
Please note that we have added the ability to register as a Virtual Participant. Virtual participants can receive a t-shirt for an additional $15.00 and have their shirt mailed to them. We will make a best effort to mail shirts prior to the event for those requesting this.
July 4th -Same day entries will be accepted on race day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. ONLY.
Age categories: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Prizes awarded to overall top three male and female and top two male and female in age divisions. Awards are for in-person participants only and awards will begin PROMPTLY at 8:45am.
Event is pet and stroller friendly. Flexi-type leashes will not be allowed at the event. Please have pets on a standard 4-6ft lead.
Course: Start/finish line at Freedom Mall down Bay Street cross Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady's Island down Meridian Rd to Youmans Drive and double back the same route to Freedom Mall.
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.
Where can I get my race shirt? All racers are eligible for the t-shirt giveaway & will receive their shirts at packet pick-up or on race day. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed if registration is after June 1.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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:
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.