Freedom Mall, Bay Street, Beaufort SC
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Grab your running shoes and your best Gump Getup - the Beaufort Shrimp Festival’s Run Forrest Run 5K returns Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025! 🦐👟 And we can’t think of a better way to enjoy Shrimp Season in the Lowcountry than with Forrest Gump and Bubba.
Bring your favorite characters from the Forrest Gump movie to life as you race towards shrimp glory. We encourage participants to get groovy with themed costumes and unique outfits. Those donning a Forrest Gump getup can race to the finish line in hopes of claiming the Fastest Forrest Award. Register now and RUN, FORREST, RUN!
Fri, Oct. 3
Race Packet Pick-Up / Late Registration Time 1
10 AM - 5 PM
Sat, Oct. 4
Day of Packet Pick Up / Late Registration Time 2
7:00-7:45 AM
8:00 AM Sharp Race Start
The morning of the event, the Marina parking lot will be blocked off for Shrimp Festival vendors only. Parking is first come first serve and is both metered on-street and several paid parking lots scattered throughout the city. We recommend carpooling when possible.
The race start/finish line is at the intersection of Bay Street and Newcastle Street. The closest address for GPS is the downtown marina parking lot: 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902.
The Race Registration page now includes the option to select your size. Your T-shirt will be available for pick-up the day before the race during Race Packet Pick-up or on the day of the race at the Start/Finish line.
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female runners, as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 8–12, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. The race is open for runners and walkers of all abilities. The awards ceremony will begin immediately following the race.
The Run Forrest Run 5K is a fundraising event for the Beaufort Digital Corridor. Donations received support the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our purpose is to empower individuals from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology, fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives innovation and prosperity in Beaufort and beyond.
For more information, visit the official race page: Run Forrest Run 5K.
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