The New Riverside Barn Park, Bluffton SC
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Date: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: New Riverside Barn Park, Bluffton, SC
- Details: Kick off your Independence Day festivities with the Bluffton Independence Day 5K! Join us for an evening run, jog, or walk through Bluffton's newest parks as part of the Town’s Independence Day Celebration.
🎉 Post-Race Party
- Celebration: Stick around after the race for an epic celebration featuring live music.
- Refreshments: Enjoy beer and food trucks.
- Activities: T-shirt cannon and awards ceremony.
🎆 Keep the Celebration Going
- Pre-Party: Join us at Martin and DuBois Parks on July 3rd from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Fireworks: Experience the spectacular displays at Oyster Factory Park and Wright Family Park at dusk.
❤️ Race for a Cause
- Beneficiary: This stroller- and dog-friendly 5K benefits the Mayor’s “Stay Safe, Bluffton!” campaign.
- Goal: Provides student scholarships to promote safe driving in Bluffton and Beaufort County.
👶 Free Kid's Fun Run - "Chase Uncle Sam"
- Eligibility: Calling all kids 8 and under!
- Details: A fun run around the park where kids will try to catch Uncle Sam himself.
- Prizes: All participants will receive a prize!
- Dress Code: Bring the kids, wear your red, white, and blue, and enjoy this fun Independence Day tradition!
🎭 Patriotic Costume Contest
- Show Your Spirit: Dress in your best patriotic gear for a chance to win.
- Creativity: Stars, stripes, Uncle Sam hats, tutus, capes — the more creative the better!
- Prize: The winner will receive the Grand Prize: a gift card to a local restaurant.
🏆 The Mayor’s Cup
- Award: The top overall male and female winners will have their names engraved on the Mayor’s Cup.
- Display: This prestigious trophy symbolizes the Town’s commitment to safe driving for all ages.
🎽 Swag
- Shirts: The first 400 registrants will receive a Bluffton Independence Day 5K race shirt.
🥇 Awards
- Mayor’s Cup: Overall male & female winners.
- Custom medals: Top 3 in each division: 12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80, Top 3 Dogs 🐾.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Date: Wednesday, July 1st
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: New Riverside Red Barn Park (30 Red Barn Dr. Bluffton, SC 29910)
🍻 After Party
- Celebration: Celebrate with live music, food trucks, beer, and giveaways.
- Atmosphere: The perfect way to keep the Independence Day vibes going strong!
🔗 Registration
- Link: For more information and to register, visit Bluffton Independence Day 5K.
