Plaid Nation 5K

94 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island SC

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

🎉 The Plaid Nation 5K Benefiting the Heritage Classic Foundation

Produced by: Palmetto Running Company

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Please join us for the 3rd annual Plaid Nation 5K, the official kick-off to RBC Heritage week, South Carolina’s 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. It’s 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.

📝 Registration

Important: Registration is online only. Cut-off for registration is Wednesday April 10th at 11:59PM.

There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

🎁 SWAG

Finishers Medals: to all participants!
T-shirt: Plaid Nation 5K Tech T-shirt.
Free Beer: A Free Beer sponsored by Michelob Ultra (anyone over 21).
RBC Heritage Tickets: 2 Free entries into Tuesday's RBC Heritage practice round. ($50.00 value). Tickets will only be available at packet pick up.

🏨 Lodging

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.

🏞️ Race Course

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.

📦 Race Expo & Packet Pick Up

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.

🏆 Awards to Overall Winners

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.

🎈 After Party Hosted by The Bank

The fun continues after the race, walk on over to the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the Plaid Nation After Party.

🌍 Sustainability at the RBC Heritage

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.

❤️ About the Charity

Since our founding in 1987, the Heritage Classic Foundation has been about more than golf: We’ve 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, we’re enriching life in the region we love.

🌤️ Hilton Head Weather

Warm weather, sunny days, and the lowest humidity of the year make April the perfect month for a 5K.

Average low temp: ~ 56
Average high temp: ~ 76
Rain: Hilton Head averages only 6 days of rain in the month of April.

⏰ Race Day

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.

📅 Schedule of Events

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