Veterans Day 5K Fun Run/Walk at Hampton Park

EVENT DESCRIPTION

We will be conducting a fun run or walk to honor Veterans, at 9AM on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.

LOCATION

• EVENT DETAILS: The run will start at 9 am on Saturday, Nov. 14, and it will be 3.1 times around the Hampton Park loop (Mary Murray Dr.).
• GATHERING POINT: Information, pre-run festivities, start and finish will all be on the north side of the park, in the vicinity of the Rose Pavilion and the Hampton Park public toilets.

PARKING

• CLOSURE TIME: Hampton Park will be closed to traffic from 8 AM to noon. If you park within Hampton Park before it closes at 8, you will not be able to get your car out of Hampton Park until it reopens at noon.
• PUBLIC PARKING: There is public parking outside of, but very near, Hampton Park. Please comply with any limitations on how long your car can park there.
• IMPORTANT REMINDERS: DO NOT PARK ON GRASS: DO NOT PARK ACROSS DRIVEWAYS: and be respectful of the residents living around the park.
• SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS: Consider carpooling, walking, biking, using public transportation, or minimizing the event’s carbon footprint.

SAFETY AWARENESS

• BIKE USAGE: During our run, bicyclists will be allowed to use the park, some may be traveling at high speeds.
• LANE DIVISION: The road will be divided into three lanes: inner lane for fast runners, middle lane for bicyclists, and outer lane for cars (closed to traffic).
• COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Stay out of the bike lane to avoid accidents.

FOOD DONATIONS

Food donations can be made at packet pickup, or on race day. Items needed for the Veterans' causes include: canned ham, canned chicken, Vienna sausages, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits, canned vegetables, and Hormel complete meals.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• PARTICIPATION: Participants can run or walk in beautiful Hampton Park, Charleston, SC, or they can participate virtually at a time and place of their choosing.
• REGISTRANT BENEFITS: All registrants will receive both a long sleeve shirt and a medal commemorating the event.
• PACKET PICK-UP: Scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13. No packet pick up on race day. Please email Lisa if you need alternate arrangements.
• VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: Shirts and medals will be mailed to virtual participants (to a US, APO or FPO address).

DONATIONS

Please donate to help our veteran community. Everyone can donate to support veteran causes.

EVENT DETAILS

• WHEN: November 14, 2026 at 9AM
• WHERE: Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29403

WHY SUPPORT VETERANS

Many Low Country veterans are in need of food and other basic essentials. Recent struggles with food insecurity and mental health among veterans have been exacerbated by rising inflation and cuts to government programs. Proceeds from this event will support organizations that provide direct assistance to veterans.

CONTACT

If you have any questions or concerns about the 5k, please feel free to call Lisa Deaton at 843-224-7878.

RACE URL

For more information, visit the official race page.