17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk

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17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk
Sat July 4, 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 US Directions


Countdown to Race Day
05
Months
22
Days
16
Hours
38
Minutes
51
Seconds
Events
Independence Day 5K Run/Walk
Price:$35
Time:7:00AM EDT
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9:00AM EDT
Price increases after January 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
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Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Price:$30
Time:7:30AM EDT
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7:45AM EDT
Price increases after July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
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Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards)
Price:$0
Time:8:00AM EDT
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8:10AM EDT
Registration ends July 4, 2026 at 5:00am EDT
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Place
Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway
Corner of Nevers St/Farrow Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC US 29577
Description
17th Annual Independence Day 5K
Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run
Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash
Friday, July 4, 2026
7:00am
Join us to celebrate America! Runners and Walkers are all welcome!! Participants are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue! Get the entire family involved and register for the 5K, 1 Mile, or our free Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards)! Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and celebrate our Independence!
Race Info:
5K race begins at 7:00am
1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30am
Stars and Stripes Kids' (50 yards) Dash begins at 8:00am
USATF Certified Course #SC21001BW
Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
No water stop on course!
Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
Race Swag:
5K and 1 Mile-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
5K, 1 Mile-Participant Medal
5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Race Bib
Kids' Dash-option to purchase participant shirt
Kids' Dash-Finisher gift
Registration:
Registration is only available online
Registration closes Saturday, July 4 at 5:00am
Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash is free but participants must register online
Packet Pickup Information:
Thursday, July 2 from 4:00-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)
Friday, July 3 from TBD
Saturday, July 4 from 6:15-6:45am at Grand Park Lake courtyard on Farrow Parkway
Parking:
Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage next to Nacho Hippo
Free parking along side streets in Market Common
Restrooms:
Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake
Awards:
Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
Overall Male and Female receive a pair of shoes compliments of Shoe Center NMB
Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 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
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No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
No awards for Stars and Stripes Dash