Honey Horn Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Celebrate our country's 250th birthday with the 42nd Annual Firecracker 5K at Honey Horn Park in Hilton Head, SC! This beloved tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to celebrate the holiday with a spirited 5K race through the scenic beauty of the park.
This year's proceeds recipient is Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Honey Horn Park, Hilton Head, SC
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Don’t miss this exciting chance to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, and the running community. Register today to secure your spot and be part of Hilton Head's most exciting race of the year!
The Firecracker 5K course offers the most scenic park side run that showcases the natural beauty of Honey Horn Park.
Pick up your race packet on July 3rd from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Palmetto Running Company, located in Shelter Cove Town Center (28 Shelter Cove Lane, Unit 117, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928). Parking is available in the town center lot.
The race begins at 8 a.m. on July 4th at Honey Horn Park (70 Honey Horn Dr. Hilton Head Island, SC 29926). Please arrive by 7 a.m. to allow ample time for parking, check-in, and stretching before the race. NO same day registration.
Race day parking is available on site.
JULY 3 Packet Pick Up
Palmetto Running Company
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Packet Pickup.
Note: No Race Day Registration
JULY 4 (Race Day)
Honey Horn Park
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. | Late Packet Pickup
8:00 a.m. | Race Start
9:00 a.m. | Awards Ceremony
Every participant receives a finisher’s medal! Additional awards will be presented to Top 3 Overall (Female & Male) / Top 3 Age Group (Female & Male) and of course the top 3 dog finishers.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR MOST PATRIOTIC COSTUME!
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Hilton Head Firecracker 5K.
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