Plaid Nation 5K

🏃‍♀️ The Plaid Nation 5K Benefiting the Heritage Classic Foundation

Produced by: Palmetto Running Company
Date: Saturday - April 12, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

• Join us: 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.
• After Party: The fun continues after the race, walk on over to the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the official Plaid Nation After Party.
• Community Spirit: Plaid Nation is the spirit that makes the RBC Heritage the most unique stop on the PGA TOUR.
• Family Fun: It’s families and friends coming together year after year to be a part of something big, memorable, and fun.

📝 Registration Details

• Online Only: Registration is online only. Cut-off for registration is Wednesday April 10th at 11:59 PM.
• No Race Day Registration: There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

🎁 SWAG Included

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

🏨 Lodging Information

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

• Starting Point: The race will begin at the beautiful Lowcountry Celebration Park.
• Scenic Route: This scenic course will take you through the South Forest Beach neighborhood through hidden paths and back to the park.
• Safety First: Runners are required to follow all pedestrian traffic laws.
• Course Closure: Note: This is a partially closed course.

🎫 Awards

• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female 5K winners receive a Plaid Nation trophy and 2 tournament tickets.
• Runner-Up Prizes: 2nd place a Brooks Running race kit: 3rd place a $100 Palmetto Running Company gift card.
• Age Division Awards: Top 3 in each age division will receive an additional limited-edition medal.

🥳 After Party

The fun continues after the race at the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the Plaid Nation After Party.

🌱 Sustainability Efforts

Over the past few years, the RBC Heritage has been working hard to ensure that it is one of the most sustainable tournaments on the PGA TOUR.

🔍 About the Charity

Since our founding in 1987, the Heritage Classic Foundation has donated $52.9 million to charities in South Carolina.

☀️ Weather Information

• Average Temperatures: Average low temp - ~ 56, Average high temp ~ 76.
• Rainfall: Hilton Head averages only 6 days of rain in April.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM for anyone unable to make it on the 11th.
• Warm Up: 8:45 AM Race Announcements & Warm Up.
• Race Start: 9:00 AM sharp.
• Awards Ceremony: 10:15 AM, followed by a Post-Race Party at the Bank Beer Garden.

📊 Race Results

Final results will be posted shortly after the completion of the entire event at https://palmettorunningcompany.com/raceresults.

🔗 More Information

Visit the event page for more details: Plaid Nation 5K.