Bluffton Oyster Run 5K

Race Overview

The race starts at 8:00AM from the Bluffton Oyster Factory and winds through Historic Old Town Bluffton along the May River. Run in a fast-paced Run or Walk the 5K with the entire family! Both events will be professionally timed by the Palmetto Running Company.

Event Details

The Oyster Run is a part of the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival. After you cross the finish line, celebrate with other participants and friends at the After-Party and awards presentation immediately following the race.

Registration Information

• Fees: Registration Fees for the race are $35 for the 5K. Prices increased October 1st.
• T-shirts: Guaranteed if registered by October 8. Unfortunately, due to the deadline for T-shirt orders, registrations after Wednesday, October 8, will not include a T-shirt.
• Divisions: <:12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+: and Top 3 Dogs.

Charity Beneficiary

This year's charity beneficiary is the SCORE program. The South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement Program is a SCDNR program that focuses on working with volunteers to improve SC’s oyster resources through direct involvement in hands-on stewardship activities. Volunteer activities include shell bagging, manufactured wire reef fabrication, constructing oyster reefs, oyster shell recycling, marsh grass restoration among many others. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the year and for all age ranges. The SCORE Program works in all coastal counties, as well as in-land. If you would like to learn more about SCORE, visit www.score.dnr.gov or email score@dnr.sc.gov.

Packet Pickup and Late Registration

• Thursday, Oct. 15th: 4-7PM at Wright Family Park, Bluffton.
• Friday, Oct. 16th: 3-5 at Palmetto Running Co. 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton.
• Race Day: at the Oyster Factory Park 6:45-7:30AM. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.

Post-Race Celebration

Run the race and join the party….then map out the rest of your day for food, art and more fun at the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Street Fest that day in Old Town.

Awards

Medals presented to the top male and female finishers overall, as well as top 3 finishers in each of 8 age divisions: <:12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+: Top 3 Dogs and Top 3 Strollers.

Parking and Sponsorships

• Parking: Available on site at the Oyster Factory park.
• Sponsorships: Sponsorships available.
• Presenting Sponsor: for 5K or Race Party - $5,000.
• Contact: For more info: Email bmendenhall240@gmail.com.

Race Information Link

For more details, please visit the race registration page.