Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC · United States
5K races near Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
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4JUL
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USA 5K 2025
Hilton Head Island · 3 km away
4JUL
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5th Annual 5K Firecracker Run
Beaufort · 25 km away
4JUL
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Hilton Head Firecracker 5K
Hilton Head Island · 5 km away
4JUL
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USA 5K - Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island · 3 km away
JUL 5
11JUL
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Color Run/Walk (5K) YMCA in Port Royal SC
Port Royal · 25 km away
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18JUL
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pooler GA (29)
Pooler · 47 km away
25JUL
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Savannah Sultry Swamp Run
Savannah · 56 km away
25JUL
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2026 May River Shrimp Hawaiian Shirt 5K
Bluffton · 13 km away
31JUL
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14th Annual Richmond Hill Red Hot Chili Pepper 5k
Richmond Hill · 57 km away
AUG 3
1AUG
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (31)
Savannah · 33 km away
1AUG
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Nine Line Foundation Run For The Wounded 5K/10k
savannah · 33 km away
19AUG
Run · road · 5K
Bobcat Scorcher 5K
Bluffton · 13 km away
SEP 6
5SEP
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (36)
Savannah · 33 km away
12SEP
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Margaritas For Moms 5K/10K Savannah
Savannah · 33 km away
12SEP
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The Dirt Dash
Johns Island · 80 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
5th Annual 910; Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K
Savannah · 33 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Move Your Mind 5K
Hilton Head Island · 2 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Race4Love 2025
Beaufort · 25 km away
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
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Run Forrest Run Endurance Fest
RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST takes place at 100 Tom Triplett Road in Pooler, Georgia, with a morning start for its fall race-day schedule. The event offers families and newer runners an accessible start with a 1 Mile Fun Run on the road, while the 5K, 10K, and half marathon utilize trail courses. A Memorial Ruck 10K is also included, meaning the event is not restricted to standard running distances.
The trail races are clearly marked, and volunteers are stationed along the course to guide participants. The 1 Mile race is designed for children and families, providing medals for all finishers, awards for the top three male and female runners, and a complimentary ice cream scoop for kids from The Ice Cream Stop in Pooler. The longer races include finisher medals, race shirts, and age-group awards. Additionally, 25% of registration proceeds benefit the Effingham Navigators Group, a nonprofit that supports individuals with special needs.
Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race
The Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race begins and ends at Howe 2 Run, 11 Gateway Blvd South in Savannah, near Hope City Church. Both the 5K run/walk and the 10K run commence at 8:00 AM. The 5K is suitable for both walkers and runners. This event is designed for a wide local audience, including runners, walkers, families, and individuals of various ages and abilities.
The course specifics are not detailed beyond the shared start and finish point. The race's purpose is clear: proceeds benefit Hope Beyond Borders, the global missions ministry of Hope City Church, a non-denominational Christian church in Savannah. Registrations and sponsorships fund mission teams, local partnerships, practical aid, sustainable projects, and outreach to children and communities outside the immediate area. Participants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal, reflecting the event's connection to church-based global initiatives.
5K for Peace
The 5K for Peace begins and ends at Daffin Park in Savannah, Georgia, with participants running and walking through the historic downtown squares. This is a community 5K, not exclusively for elite athletes, and it includes a 1 Mile Family Loop starting and finishing at Daffin Park Lake. The 5K commences at 9:00 AM, with the family loop following at 9:20 AM, structuring the morning for both regular runners and those seeking a shorter, more accessible option.
The race benefits Rooted Ummah, a Savannah nonprofit providing meals, supplies, and day center services to unhoused neighbors, refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities. Registration provides a bib, a commemorative gift, a pledge card, a digital finish photo, and access to the post-race gathering. Following the run and walk, attendees can enjoy music, food, vendors, and community organizations, making the event feel like a local solidarity gathering as much as a race.
Paradise 5K
Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K
HonorMark 5K, 10K, 5k Ruck & Kids Fun Run
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Savannah, Georgia running event offering three distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The race begins at 8:30 AM near 1850 E Montgomery Cross Road. Parking is available close to the start, and packet pickup is restricted to the 30 minutes before the race. Advance registration via RunSignup is required, as there will be no race-day sign-ups.
The course follows an out-and-back path for all distances, structured around repeated segments. The 5K covers the route twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon six times, all within a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Participants receive finisher medals, and awards are presented. Series points are tallied, and a best costume award is given, aligning with the Gobbler theme more than a typical road race prize structure.
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bluffton, SC
The Bluffton Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk begins at Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, South Carolina. Participants can choose to run or walk the 3.1-mile course. Separate registration is available for adults, first responders and military members, youth ages 13 to 17, and children 12 and under.
This Bluffton event is part of the Tunnel to Towers series, honoring Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who died on September 11. He put on his gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. The Bluffton race gathers runners, walkers, families, first responders, and military participants to remember those lost on September 11 and raise funds for Tunnel to Towers programs.
Savannah Southern Half
The Savannah Southern Half starts runners in Forsyth Park and proceeds through Savannah, Georgia. The main event is a half marathon, with a 5K offered concurrently. Taking place in November, the race highlights its Southern locale with routes through oak-lined streets, past Spanish moss, and historic neighborhoods, concluding at Daffin Park. The 5K accommodates strollers, making the day suitable for participants beyond those aiming for a fast half marathon time.
The half marathon course crosses the city center, featuring a segment within Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas. Post-race, participants arrive at a festival featuring live music, DJs, dance groups, food vendors, and beverages. The event also fosters a year-round running community through meetups and training programs. Additionally, hotel discounts and complimentary shuttles connect the Finish Festival to downtown, facilitating a race-weekend trip to Savannah.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pooler, GA (47)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon takes place at Rotary Park in Columbus, Georgia, with all races beginning at 8:00 AM. Participants select from three standard distances. Pre-registration via RunSignup is mandatory; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup is limited, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior to the race.
The 5K and 10K follow a paved, shaded out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon is also an out-and-back, but this route is repeated four times, making it a loop-intensive race where pacing and mental focus are key. The 5K and 10K have a 2-hour time limit, while the half marathon has a 3-hour, 30-minute limit. All finishers get a themed medal. Costumes are welcome, and the top costume prize is sent by mail post-race. The event is part of the US Road Running Race Series.
Giving Thanks for a Cure 5k
The Giving Thanks for a Cure 5k is a flat cross-country race held at Honey Ridge Road in Guyton, Georgia. It begins at 8 a.m. EST and is designed as a family-friendly event, accommodating walkers, new runners, club runners, and faster racers together. The race generates funds for CURE Childhood Cancer, with all proceeds directed to the foundation; previous events have contributed over $3,000 to the cause in a single year.
The course consists of a double loop, allowing participants to gauge their effort and see familiar landmarks twice. Runners begin near the YMCA Pool, proceed towards Wiley's Furniture, cross railroad tracks, and traverse a wooded area before completing the loop. Effingham County Middle School serves as the host and sponsor, and the event offers practical amenities such as free parking, restrooms, finisher medals, race shirts (as available), and a hot chocolate bar post-run.
Bohicket 5k and Half at Seabrook Island
The Bohicket 5K and Half on Seabrook Island is a Lowcountry race in South Carolina, featuring a half marathon, 5K run, 5K walk, and a virtual half marathon option. It takes place regardless of weather and is organized with the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, Charleston Animal Society, and Charleston Running Club. Proceeds from the race support these organizations.
The course offers runners views of sea island marshes, sections near the Atlantic Ocean, and roads lined with historic trees. Wildlife is present; runners might see island deer, various birds, and other native animals. Horses from the equestrian center have been observed running alongside the course from their enclosure. The event started as a 5K and 10K for the Lowcountry running community before expanding to its present 5K and half marathon format. Awards are extensive, covering overall, masters, grandmasters, great grandmasters, age-group, and age-graded categories, accommodating competitive runners, walkers, and local participants.
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Lowcountry Miles On Flat Fast Ground
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC hosts 42 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal on beach sand, shaded paths, and easy coffee loops. Sea Pines Resort and Palmetto Dunes Resort give you hard, flat beach miles that feel made for Z2. Jarvis Creek Park mixes paved and natural trails around the lake, while Sea Pines Forest Preserve has trails that wind through wooded areas and along the marsh. Old Town Bluffton gives you shady, tree-lined streets when you want steady base miles. Hilton Head Run Club does Tuesday track workouts at Hilton Head High School Track and Thursday bridge repeats at Bristol Park. Palmetto Running Company starts group runs in Bluffton and Hilton Head with 3, 5, or 7 mile options. Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5K and Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K are the anchor beach races.
Locals ride the same flat Lowcountry grid that makes running simple, with bike paths, resort roads, and packed beach sand doing most of the work. Hilton Head Island has over 200 miles of bike paths, so steady base miles are easy without hunting for a route. Bluffton Hilton Head runs 122.5 km on pavement, gains 42 meters, and never gets steeper than a 1.5% maximum gradient. Queens Folly Road gives a clean path toward Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina. Sea Pines Forest Preserve brings the paved and unpaved mix, and Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has trails around an 11-mile lagoon. Pedal Hilton Head Island is the anchor ride with 62-mile, 40-mile, 30-mile, 20-mile, 10-mile, and 2-mile options. The climbs live in bridge repeats and tiny rollers, because this place is flat.
May, June, July, August, September, and October carry the main outdoor season. Summer puts runners on hard, flat sand early, with beach runs and races like Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5K and Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K feeling normal here. Locals start early when they want sunrise over the creek and cooler Z2 miles. Winter shifts the routine instead of shutting it down. Hilton Head Run Club keeps group runs moving by email, with track workouts and bridge repeats still in the mix. Palmetto Running Company keeps Bluffton and Hilton Head group runs active. Riders keep the cadence smooth, because the flats stay useful for base miles and intervals.