601 Mallery Street, Saint Simons Island GA
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
42nd Annual July 4th Sunshine Festival 5k Race and 1-mile
Event Details
- Date: July 4, 2026
- Location: 601 Mallery Street, Saint Simons Island, GA
- Website: Visit Race Website
- Finisher Medals: All 5k and 1-mile finishers will receive a medal!
Hotel Discount
- Sea Palms Resort: For a restful stay before the race, use this link for 10% off - Sea Palms Resort (travelclick.com).
- Runners: Enjoy a peaceful night with a view!
Important Notes
- Starting Line: Self-seeded by expected pace per mile.
- Strollers: Allowed but respect Adaptive Athletes.
- Dogs: Not allowed due to insurance liability.
- Pre-Race Registration: Available on July 3rd: no race day registrations.
Race Day Schedule
- Packet Pickup: Available from 6 am on July 4th.
- 5k Start: 7 am
- 1 Mile Start: 8 am
- Awards Ceremony: 8:30 am
Starting Line Information
- Location: St Simons Park / Kings Park, 515 Park Ave, St Simons Island, GA 31522.
- Timing: Overall winners by gun time: others by chip time.
- Sections by Pace: Various pace groups from 5-15 minutes per mile.
Facilities and Vendors
- Bathrooms: Available at multiple locations including Mallery Park.
- Photos: Provided by Sports in Motion Photography.
- Food and Snacks: Bagels, watermelon, frozen yogurt, and various snacks.
Course Information
- 5K Route: USTAF Certified, detailed map available.
- 1 Mile Route: Follows 5K course with a turnaround point.
- Maps: Available for both routes - 5K Map | 1 Mile Map.
Awards
- 5K Awards: Overall, Age Group, and Costume awards announced at 8:30 am.
- 1 Mile Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for various age groups.
- Best Costume: Judged at the awards ceremony.
- Team Awards: For Fastest and Largest teams.
Parking Information
- Recommendation: Carpool, bike, or walk if possible.
- Parking: Available along Mallery Street and surrounding areas.
July 4th Festival Activities
- Craft Show: July 3rd-5th at Postell Park.
- Golf Cart Parade: July 4th at 11:00 am.
- Live Music: Throughout the day on July 4th.
- Fireworks: July 4th at 9:00 pm, best viewed from Neptune Park.
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