Hilton Head Firecracker 5K

Event Description

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.

Beneficiary

This year's proceeds recipient is Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Highlights Include

• Finisher Medals: Finisher Medals for all 5K finishers. Celebrate your accomplishment with a medal at the finish line!
• Event Apparel: A commemorative technical T-shirt for all participants.
• Food Trucks: Refuel post-race with a variety of delicious food options from local vendors.
• Music: Enjoy festive tunes to keep the energy high all morning long.
• Awards: Prizes for top runners in each age group ensure everyone has a shot at glory!

Race Details

Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Honey Horn Park, Hilton Head, SC
Start Time: 8:00 AM

Registration Information

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!

Course Information

The Firecracker 5K course offers the most scenic park side run that showcases the natural beauty of Honey Horn Park.

• Historic Location: Honey Horn is a historic 68-acre property on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, that serves as the home of the Coastal Discovery Museum.
• Scenic Environment: The grounds feature majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss and expansive salt marshes.
• Accessible Course: A mix of paved roads and gravel paths makes it both runner- and walker-friendly.
• Exciting Finish Line: The finish line awaits near the park pavilion, where cheering spectators and post-race festivities add to the celebratory atmosphere.

Packet Pickup

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.

Race Day Information

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.

Parking

Race day parking is available on site.

Race Schedule

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

Awards

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!

Get Involved

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Hilton Head Firecracker 5K.