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Distance: 15.8 km from BlufftonSat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
The USA 5K - Hilton Head Island
Presented by PureWay Filtration - Hilton Head
Produced by the Hilton Head Running Company
Benefiting the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island
CELEBRATE JULY 4 - with a 5K Run/Walk on the Hard Flat Beach - in True Hilton Head Fashion
Hit the beach this July 4th for the USA 5K at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island. We have a July 4th celebration that all runners and walkers will love!
This is a fun, simple, family oriented running experience for all ages and skill levels (runners and walkers) - that will not impose on the other activities you have planned for the July 4th holiday.
The 2026 event is entirely on the hard, flat, and fast beach! PLENTY of room to run fast -or- walk with your family and friends.
WHAT MAKES RUNNING the USA 5K SPECIAL
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Run America’s #1 Beach - the race is run entirely on the HARD + FLAT + WIDE beach - just after sunrise. The Island’s natural beauty will wow you down to your toes.
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Fun - Celebrate the 4th of July with your family, friends, and the huge community of runners.
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Simple - we keep this race simple - from packet pickup to the awards ceremony - everything is designed to offer you an awesome experience but not take your whole day or impose on your holiday plans.
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Kids 12-Under only $20 - and that includes a race shirt and finisher medal! ** Price increase to $25 as race nears **
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Bling Bling - every participant receives a custom race shirt and a custom finisher medal - and, you'll be eligible for custom race awards too (we are rooting for ya!)
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Giving Back - we partner with the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island (501c non-profit) that provides monitoring and support on Hilton Head Island beaches for sea turtle nesting and hatching activity annually, May – October.
EVENT SCHEDULE
JULY 2
Location: Hilton Head Running Company
1p - 4p | Packet Pickup
4p | Packet Pickup Closes
JULY 3
Location: Hilton Head Running Company
1p - 4p | Packet Pickup
4p | Packet Pickup Closes
5p | Registration Closes
- No Race Day Registration
JULY 4 (Race Day)
Location: Race Site - Coligny Beach Park
6:45a - 7:15a | Late Packet Pickup
7:15a | Race Announcements
7:30a | Race Start
8:30a | Awards Announcement
9:00a | Race End
11a | Results emailed to participants
12p - 5p | Awards Pickup (for anyone that missed the award ceremony) - Location: Hilton Head Running Company
REGISTRATION INFO & FEES
Each registration includes:
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Custom race T-shirt
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Custom finisher race medals
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Custom award medals (we are rooting for ya :)
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Hydration on course
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Post Race hydration and snacks
RULES TO REGISTRATION
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USA 5K is open to ALL runners and walkers.
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Strollers are welcome
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Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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No race-day registration.
CHARITY PARTNER
We are excited to benefit the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island - provides monitoring and support on Hilton Head Island beaches for sea turtle nesting and hatching activity annually, May – October.
AWARDS & RESULTS
AWARDS
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Every participant receives a Finishers Medal!
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Top Runner Awards will be given to - Top 3 Overall (Female & Male) / Top 3 Age Group (Female & Male) 12-Under; 13-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-Over
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Awards may be picked at race -or- Awards may be picked up at the Hilton Head Running Company from 12a - 5p.
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Awards will not be mailed out.
RESULTS
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Preliminary results are emailed to the participant 20sec after crossing the finish line - no need to stick around for your finish time if you have more fun to get to :)
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Final Results will be emailed to every participant upon the completion of the event.
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Awards winners - pick up award at race or later in the week at your convenience (see above).
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
Safety for our participants, volunteers, and staff is our number one concern. Any decision we make regarding the production or cancellation of the event will be made with their interest first and foremost. If mother nature does not cooperate on race morning - we will delay the event until the conditions are safe - this delay will continue for a reasonable amount of time until we deem it necessary to cancel the event. If time permits and if the weather poses a threat that is certain to make us cancel the event in the hours prior the start, we will notify participants of the race cancellation via email as soon as that decision is made.
ABOUT US
Go Tri Events (Hilton Head Running Company) is a sports management company on Hilton Head Island. We are a RRCA Certified Race Director with 24 years experience producing events. Learn more about us and what we do here - https://www.hiltonheadrunningcompany.com/race-management
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Distance: 13.3 km from BlufftonSat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Celebrate our country's 250th birthday with the 42nd Annual Firecracker 5K at Honey Horn Park in Hilton Head, SC! This beloved tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to celebrate the holiday with a spirited 5K race through the scenic beauty of the park.
This year's proceeds recipient is Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Highlights Include:
🎖️ Finisher Medals for the first 750 registered. Celebrate your accomplishment with a medal at the finish line!
👕 Event Apparel: A commemorative technical T-shirt for all participants.
🍴 Food Trucks: Refuel post-race with a variety of delicious food options from local vendors.
🎶 Music: Enjoy festive tunes to keep the energy high all morning long.
🏆 Awards: Prizes for top runners in each age group ensure everyone has a shot at glory!
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Honey Horn Park, Hilton Head, SC
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Don’t miss this exciting chance to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, and the running community. Register today to secure your spot and be part of Hilton Head's most exciting race of the year!
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Awesome Race Swa
In Sparkle like a firecracker at the Hilton Head Firecracker 5K! Your registration includes an exclusive finisher’s medal for the first 750 registered and a commemorative T-shirt to mark your achievement in style.
All New Improved Course!
The Firecracker 5K course offers the most scenic park side run that showcases the natural beauty of Honey Horn Park.
Honey Horn is a historic 68-acre property on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, that serves as the home of the Coastal Discovery Museum. Located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, just off William Hilton Parkway, it offers visitors a rich blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The grounds are adorned with majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss and feature expansive salt marshes.
The route features a mix of paved roads and gravel paths, making it both runner- and walker-friendly. A flat course provides the perfect balance of challenge and comfort for participants of all fitness levels. As you make your way around the grounds, you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery and the vibrant sights and sounds of Hilton Head’s unique wildlife.
The finish line awaits near the park pavilion, where cheering spectators and post-race festivities add to the celebratory atmosphere. Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a leisurely holiday run, the Firecracker 5K course offers a memorable experience for all!
This year there will a kids 1/4 mile Fun Run!
Packet Pickup
Pick up your race packet on July 3rd from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Palmetto Running Company, located in Shelter Cove Town Center (28 Shelter Cove Lane, Unit 117, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928). Parking is available in the town center lot.
Directions & Race Day Information
The race begins at 8 a.m. on July 4th at Honey Horn Park (70 Honey Horn Dr. Hilton Head Island, SC 29926). Please arrive by 7 a.m. to allow ample time for parking, check-in, and stretching before the race. NO same day registration.
Parking
Race day parking is available on site.
Race Schedule
JULY 3 Packet Pick Up
Palmetto Running Company
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Packet Pickup.
Note: No Race Day Registration
JULY 4 (Race Day)
Honey Horn Park
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. | Late Packet Pickup
8:00 a.m. | Race Start
9:00AM a.m. | Awards Ceremony
Awards
Every participant receives a finisher’s medal! Additional awards will be presented to Top 3 Overall (Female & Male) / Top 3 Age Group (Female & Male) and of course the top 3 dog finishers.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR MOST PATRIOTIC COSTUME!
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Distance: 22.8 km from BlufftonSat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Distance: 4.1 km from BlufftonSat, Jul 25, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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