Tulip Trot 5K & Walk

Tulip Trot 5K & Walk Overview

• Event Date: March 28, 2026
• Location: Rose Hill Plantation Equestrian Center/Polo Field, Bluffton, SC
• Purpose: Funds raised go towards Parkinson’s Disease awareness and support.
• Details: A family-friendly event for runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages.

Event Description

Join us for The Lowcountry Tulip Trot 5K & Walk for Parkinson’s Disease, an event filled with community spirit, scenic beauty, and a meaningful purpose! This family-friendly 5K invites runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages to take part in a picturesque course winding through the stunning Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, SC. Whether you’re sprinting toward the finish line or strolling amidst the Lowcountry’s natural beauty, your participation helps raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease. Lace up, bring your loved ones, and be part of a day that blends fitness, fun, and hope for a brighter future.

Legacy and Inspiration

The Lowcountry Tulip Trot 5K & Walk for Parkinson’s Disease is a heartfelt event inspired by the life and legacy of Leslie W. Matthews, whose enduring spirit, generosity, and commitment to service left a lasting impact on all who knew him. After Les passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 77, his family—wife Lynn, sons Joshua and Adam, and their families—set out to honor his memory by raising awareness and funds for Parkinson's Disease, a cause close to their hearts.

Participant Information

• T-shirts: The first 250 participants receive a T-shirt.
• Packet Pickup: Friday, March 27th, at Palmetto Running Company, Bluffton from 4-6pm.
• Race Day Packet Collection: Collect your packet at Rose Hill Plantation from 7:45-8:45AM—no registrations on the day of the event.
• Finishers Medals: All participants receive finishers medals, with additional prizes for the top male and female finishers.

Awards

Finishers medals for all! Plus additional prizes for 1st place overall male and female winners.

More Information

For further details and registration, please visit the official race page: Tulip Trot 5K & Walk.