Okatie - Fly By 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

🎉 Community Focus

• Event Goal: 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!
• Community Building: Our mission is to offer an affordable, feel-good event that brings together students, families, and neighbors.
• Healthy Choices: Building community through healthy choices and a whole lot of fun.

📍 Race Details

• Location: Start & Finish at Okatie Elementary School, 53 Cherry Point Road, Bluffton, SC.
• Participants: Runners, walkers, strollers, and cheer squads are welcome!
• Event Spirit: Come join us for a morning full of energy, smiles, and school spirit!
• Tradition: Let’s make the Okatie Fly By 5K a Bluffton tradition that takes off year after year!

👕 Registration Info

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

🗓️ Event Schedule

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

🏅 Awards Ceremony

• Medal Ceremony: Following the end of the race.
• Awards: 1st place Overall Male and Female.
• Top Finishers: Top 3 Male and Female in each age group.
• Age Groups: Various categories and awards including first overall male and female & first overall Okatie Elementary Male and Female. (Plus a stroller division).

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Early Packet Pick Up: Friday February 6th, from 3:15 PM-5:15 PM at Okatie Elementary in front of the school.
• Parking: Please be mindful school dismissal is at 2:45 PM and you will need to park in the parking lot and walk across the front crosswalk to pick up race packets.
• Registered Participants: May pick up their bibs and t-shirts during this time or pick up between 8-9 on Saturday morning.
• Note: There is no RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

For more details, visit the official race page: Okatie Fly By 5K.