In 4 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
17th Annual Independence Day 5K
Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run
Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash
Date and Time
- Date: July 4, 2026
- Time: 7:00am
Event Description
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
- Mile Fun Run Start: 7:30am
- Kids' Dash Start: 8:00am
- Course Certification: USATF Certified Course #SC21001BW
- Participation: Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
- Water Stops: No water stop on course!
- Pets: Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification.
- Wheeled Devices: Not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification.
Race Swag
- Participant Shirt: 5K and 1 Mile (while supplies last)
- Participant Medal: 5K and 1 Mile
- Race Bib: 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash
- Optional Shirt: Kids' Dash participant shirt available for purchase.
- Finisher Gift: Kids' Dash finisher gift
Registration
- Online Registration: Registration is only available online.
- Registration Deadline: Closes Saturday, July 4 at 5:00am.
- Kids' Dash: Free but participants must register online.
Packet Pickup Information
- Date: Thursday, July 2 from 4:00-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)
- Date: Friday, July 3 from 4:30-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)
- Date: Saturday, July 4 from 6:00-6:45am at Grand Park Lake courtyard on Farrow Parkway
Parking
- Location: Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage next to Nacho Hippo
- Alternative: Free parking along side streets in Market Common
Restrooms
- Facility: Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake
Awards
- Overall Awards: Male and Female 1, 2, 3 place
- Shoe Award: Overall Male and Female receive a pair of shoes compliments of Shoe Center NMB
- Masters Awards: Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
- Age Group Awards: Male and Female 1, 2, 3 place across various age categories
- No Awards: No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Stars and Stripes Dash
Social Media/Contact
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos
Instagram: @ns_promos
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos
Website: www.nspromos.com
MB Mini Marathon: www.runmyrtlebeach.com
Race Link
For more information, visit the official race page: Independence Day 5K Race
Course map
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