Flying Frog 5K and 1st Annual FrogFest

🎉 Event Overview

Help us celebrate South Carolina Aviation Week and support Operation Patriots FOB!

Run, leap, and celebrate with us at Beaufort Executive Airport to kick off South Carolina Aviation Week! The Flying Frog 5K takes you down the runway on a fast, flat USATF-certified course—and this year, the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line…

🎶 1st Annual FrogFest

We’re launching the 1st Annual FrogFest right after the race! Live music from:

• Chris Jones
• Debbie and the Boys of Summer
• Distant Sounds
• The Weekly Special
• Walker Dean
• Corey Tate
• Exit 8
• Time & Pressure Band
• The Hardee Station Band
• Acoustic Bridge

💚 Supporting Operation Patriots FOB

All proceeds, after covering event expenses, will benefit Operation Patriots FOB, supporting veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families through peer connection, recreational activities and advocacy to combat veteran suicide.

OPFOB (Our Story - OPFOB)

🐸 Exclusive Registration Perks

The first 50 to register get an exclusive Flying Frog SWAG bag!

💵 Registration Details

• Early Bird Registration: Starts 7/9/25 - $25
• Regular Registration: 2/1/26 - 3/31/26 - $30
• Last Chance Online Registration: 4/1/26 - 4/15/26 - $40

Please note that registration for this event is NOT REFUNDABLE.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available at Beaufort Executive Airport on Friday, April 17, 2026, between 0900 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please note that T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after March 1, 2026.

🗓️ Race Day Registration

For runners that have not pre-registered, registration will be available on the day of the race from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. for $40.00. Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time if they have not already done so. Race Day Registration / Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45 am to ensure the race begins on-time.

🏅 Age Categories

Under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

🏆 Medals & Trophies

Finisher Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female in each age division.

Trophies for the top three male and female finishers overall.

Awards are for in-person participants only and we will start the awards presentations PROMPTLY at 8:45 am.

🚶‍♀️ Participation Details

Medals will be awarded to every participant who completes the race. Walkers and strollers are welcome. T-shirts are included in advance registration (and as supplies last on race day registration).

📍 Event Location

Beaufort Executive Airport, 39 Airport Circle, Lady's Island, SC 29907

For more information, visit our website: The Flying Frog 5K