Okatie - Fly By 5K

🏃‍♂️ Ready, Set, Fly!

We’re thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Okatie - Fly By 5K, soaring into action this February 7th 2026!

🎉 Community Focus

• Purpose: This community race is all about fun, fitness, and family.
• Inclusivity: Whether you’re a competitive runner chasing a PR or lacing up for your very first 5K, everyone’s invited to join the flock!
• Mission: Offer an affordable, feel-good event that brings together students, families, and neighbors—building community through healthy choices and a whole lot of fun.

📍 Start & Finish Location

• Location: Okatie Elementary School, 53 Cherry Point Road, Bluffton, SC
• Welcome: Runners, walkers, strollers, and cheer squads welcome!

🌟 Event Details

• Date: Saturday – February 7th, 2026
• Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM – Packet Pick Up and Check In
• Kiddie Fun Run: 9:00 AM - 0.3 miles (No Registration Required but encouraged. ONLY for Ages 6 & under)
• 5K Start: 9:15 AM Fly - By 5K – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

🏅 Awards

• Ceremony: Age group medal ceremony following end of the race.
• Overall Winners: 1st place Overall Male and Female.
• Age Group Medals: Top 3 Male and Female in each age group.
• Categories: Age groups include 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and additional awards for first overall male and female & first overall Okatie Elementary Male and Female.

📅 Early Packet Pickup

• When: Friday February 6th, from 3:15 PM-5:15 PM.
• Location: Early Race Packet Pick Up at Okatie Elementary in front of the school.
• Important: School dismissal is at 2:45 PM: parking is available in the lot and walk across the front crosswalk to pick up race packets.
• Note: Registered participants may pick up their bibs and t-shirts during this time or between 8-9 on Saturday morning. There is no RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

For more details and registration, visit Okatie Fly By 5K Race Page

Race shirts included to all pre-registered participants before January 22nd.