In 13 days · Sat, Jul 4, 2026
When
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where
Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach SC
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Event Details
- Event: 17th Annual Independence Day 5K
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2026
- Location: Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Start Time: 7:00am
Race Overview
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 Start: 7:00am
- 1 Mile Fun Run: 7:30am
- Kids' Dash: 8:00am
- Course Certification: USATF Certified Course #SC21001BW
- Welcome: Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
- Water Stops: No water stop on course!
- Animals: Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
- Wheeled Devices: Unauthorized bicycles, baby joggers, strollers, or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
Race Swag
- Shirts: 5K and 1 Mile-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
- Medals: 5K, 1 Mile-Participant Medal
- Race Bibs: 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Race Bib
- Kids' Dash: Option to purchase participant shirt and finisher gift
Registration
- Availability: Registration is only available online
- Closing: Registration closes Saturday, July 4 at 5:00am
- Kids' Dash: 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
- Farrow Parking Garage: Free parking next to Nacho Hippo
- Side Streets: Free parking along side streets in Market Common
Restrooms
- Location: Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake
Awards
- Overall Awards: Male and Female 1,2,3 place
- Shoe Prize: Overall Male and Female receive a pair of shoes compliments of Shoe Center NMB
- Masters Award: Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
- Age Group Awards: Male and Female 1,2,3 place across various age groups
- Other Awards: No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk or Stars and Stripes Dash
Social Media/Contact
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos
IG: @ns_promos
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos
Website: www.nspromos.com
MB Mini Marathon: www.runmyrtlebeach.com
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