Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k & 1 mile

🎉 Welcome to the 41st Annual July 4th Sunshine Festival 5k Race and 1-mile on St Simons Island!

Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for all 5k and 1-mile finishers!

Website: There are many local social media and web "local event" calendars for the Golden Isles, they are not always up to date for our event in spite of our efforts. This is our OFFICIAL Race Website!

📅 Important Notes

• Starting Line: Self-seeded by average expected pace per mile.
• Strollers: Are allowed, be careful and respectful of the Adaptive Athletes.
• Dogs: Are not allowed: this is due to insurance liability and safety issues.
• Pre-Race Day: Walk-up registration on July 3rd is available. NO RACE DAY registrations on July 4th.

🏁 Race Day Information

• Packet Pickup: Available on July 4th from 6 am at Kings Park basketball courts.
• 5k Race: Starts at 7 am: 1 Mile Run starts at 8 am.
• Awards Ceremony: At approximately 8:30 am.
• Unclaimed Packets: Will be forfeited at 8 am.

⏱️ Starting Line Details

• Location: St Simons Park / Kings Park, 515 Park Ave, St Simons Island, GA.
• Pace Sections: 10 different pace group sections for starting line.
• Push Rim Division: Starts 2 minutes ahead of everyone else.
• Timing: Only the Overall Fastest Male and Female winners are scored by gun time.

🚻 Bathrooms

• Facilities: 2 multi-stall bathrooms across the street in Mallery Park.
• Additional Facilities: 8 bathrooms in the Village Pier Casino building.
• Porta-potties: 8 available by the starting line.

📸 Photography

• Event Photography: Sports in Motion Photography will be photographing our event this year.
• Free Images: Look for an email after the event with a direct link to your images.
• Website: You can view photos at www.simphotos.com.

🍉 Vendors On-Site Race Day

• Sandy Bottom Bagels: Providing delicious bagels.
• Parkers: Handing out water.
• Georgia Watermelon Association: Handing out watermelon.
• Starbucks: Cold brew for refreshment.

🏃‍♂️ 5K and 1 Mile Route

• 5K Route: USTAF Certified 5k route: see video preview on MapMyRun.
• 1 Mile Route: 1 Loop, starting behind the 5k starting line and finishing at the same finish line.
• Chip Timing: For both races: results will be subject to change until finalized.

🏆 Awards

• 5K Awards: Various categories including Overall, Masters, and Age Group awards.
• 1 Mile Awards: For participants aged 12 and under and 13 and over.
• Best Costume Award: 1st place only: must be present for judging.
• Best Team Spirit Award: Determined by officials.

🚗 Parking

• Carpool: Please carpool, be dropped off, ride a bike, or walk.
• Parking Areas: Along Mallory Street, around the ballpark, in the village, by the library, or lighthouse.
• Private Residences: Please stay away from these areas.

🏨 Hotel Discount

• Sea Palms Resort: Use this link for 20% off your stay!
• Good Rest: Essential for crushing your 5k race.
• Reservation Link: Click here to book!

🎨 Sunshine Festival Craft Show

• Post-Race Shopping: Stay after the race and shop 70 original art & handmade booths.
• Crafts Available: Original art, jewelry, decor, and more!
• Information: For more details, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/craftsinthevillage.

🎆 Other Events

• Golf Cart Parade: From 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
• Fireworks: At 9:00 pm.

🌟 Race Proceeds

Golden Isles Track Club uses the race proceeds to encourage and promote Good Health in the Golden Isles.

🔗 Race Link

Visit the official race website for more information!