94 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island SC
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Produced by: Palmetto Running Company
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Please join us for the 3rd annual Plaid Nation 5K, the official kick-off to RBC Heritage week, South Carolinaβs annual PGA TOUR golf tournament. The fun continues after the race, walk on over to the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the official Plaid Nation After Party.
Plaid Nation is the spirit that makes the RBC Heritage the most unique stop on the PGA TOUR. Itβs families and friends coming together year after year to be a part of something big, memorable and fun and now it includes a 5K run.
Important: Registration is online only. Cut-off for registration is Wednesday April 10th at 11:59PM.
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
The Courtyard Hilton Head South is directly across the street and is offering a discounted rate for all participants. Contact Peggy at PeggyM@lbaproperties.com for more information.
The race will begin at the beautiful Lowcountry Celebration Park. This scenic course will then take you through the South Forest Beach neighborhood through hidden paths and back to the park for the Plaid Nation After Party and Festival!
NOTE: This is a partially closed course. Runners are required to follow all pedestrian traffic laws. There will be officers on duty at high traffic intersections to ensure safety for all participants.
Sponsored by: Brooks Running.
When: April 12th from 2:00PM- 6:00PM
Where: Palmetto Running Company in the Shelter Cove Towne Centre
We highly recommend participants pick up their packets at Palmetto Running Company on April 11th. Please bring your confirmation email (hardcopy or smartphone) to Pick Up. Late pick-up available at the race site before the race.
Overall Male and Female 5K winners receive a Plaid Nation trophy and 2 tournament tickets. 2nd place receives a Brooks Running race kit including a shirt, shorts and shoes ($300 value). 3rd place a $100 Palmetto Running Company gift card.
The fun continues after the race, walk on over to the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the Plaid Nation After Party.
Over the past few years, the RBC Heritage has been working hard to make sure that it is one of the most sustainable tournaments on the PGA TOUR. They are seeking to lighten the overall environmental footprint of the event while taking steps to foster nature, conserve resources, and engage and support the local community.
Palmetto Running Company will be providing waste recycling.
Proceeds will be donated to the Heritage Classic Foundation.
Since our founding in 1987, the Heritage Classic Foundation has been about more than golf: Weβve donated $52.9 million to charities in South Carolina. From college scholarships to nutritious meals, emergency housing to early childhood education, workforce training to culture and arts, weβre enriching life in the region we love.
Warm weather, sunny days, and the lowest humidity of the year make April the perfect month for a 5K.
Please be ready to run/walk at race start time 9:00AM sharp. You are responsible for your own hydration/fuel - water will be provided at the start/finish.
Friday - April 11th
2:00PM - 6:00PM | Packet Pickup at Palmetto Running Company, Shelter Cove Towne Centre, HHI
NOTE: There is NO race day registration.
Saturday - April 12th
Location: Lowcountry Celebration Park - Hilton Head Island
8:00AM Packet Pickup for anyone unable to make it on the 12th.
8:45AM Race Announcements & Warm Up
9:00AM Race Start
9:30AM After party begins sponsored by Michelob Ultra, Coke, Brooks Running, Nutra Shop, La Bierra Loca, Rita's Ice Cream, The Bank, The Grind & Palmetto Running Company.
10:15AM Awards Ceremony
11:00AM Post-Race Party at the Bank Beer Garden
Final results will be posted shortly after the completion of the entire event at https://palmettorunningcompany.com/raceresults
For more information, visit Plaid Nation 5K.
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