Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, Bluffton SC
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
🏃♀️ Race Overview
- Start Time: The race starts at 8:00AM from the Bluffton Oyster Factory.
- Course: Winds through Historic Old Town Bluffton along the May River.
- Events: Run in a fast-paced 10K or run/walk the 5K with the entire family!
- Timing: Both events will be professionally timed by the Palmetto Running Company.
🎉 Post-Race Celebration
- After-Party: Celebrate with other participants and friends at the After-Party and awards presentation immediately following the race.
💰 Registration Details
- Fees: Registration Fees are $40 for the 5K and $50 for the 10K.
- Price Increase: Prices increased October 1st.
- T-shirts: Guaranteed if registered by October 8: registrations after this date will not include a T-shirt.
🏅 Divisions
- Categories: The divisions are: <:12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Canine Participants: Top 3 Dogs will also be recognized.
🌊 Charity Beneficiary
- Program: This year's charity beneficiary is the SCORE program.
- Mission: The South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement Program focuses on improving SC’s oyster resources through volunteer activities.
- Activities: Volunteer activities include shell bagging, reef fabrication, constructing oyster reefs, shell recycling, and marsh grass restoration.
- More Info: To learn more about SCORE, visit www.score.dnr.gov or email score@dnr.sc.gov.
📅 Packet Pickup and Late Registration
- Oct. 17th: 4-7PM at Wright Family Park, Bluffton.
- Oct. 18th: 3-5PM at the new Palmetto Running Co., 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton.
- Race Day: At the Oyster Factory Park from 6:45-7:30AM: NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
🍽️ Additional Fun
- Events: Join the party and plan your day for food, art, and more fun at the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Street Fest the same day in Old Town.
🏆 Awards
- Medals: Presented to the top male and female finishers overall.
- Age Division Awards: Top 3 finishers in each division will receive medals.
🚗 Parking
- Location: Parking is available on site at the Oyster Factory park.
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
- Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 for the 5K/10K or Race Party.
- Other Sponsorships: Finish Line Sponsor - $750: Bib Sponsor - $400: Mile Marker Sponsor - $250.
- Contact Info: For more info, email bmendenhall240@gmail.com.
🔗 Race Link
- More Info: Visit the race page at Bluffton Oyster Run 5K/10K.
Starting Line Map
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