12th Annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run/Walk

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet SC

Sunday, May 25th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join NS PROMOS for the 12th Annual Brookgreen Gardens 5K Run/Walk in Murrells Inlet, SC! We are excited to partner once again with the beautiful, historic Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. The 9,100-acre property includes several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures placed in them, the Lowcountry Zoo, and trails through several ecosystems in nature reserves on the property.

⏰ Race Start

Time: 5K race begins at 6:00pm

🎁 Race Swag

Participant shirt: while supplies last
Race bib:
Medal: Custom designed Made in the USA
Entry: Complimentary for Brookgreen Gardens at a later date (some blackout dates apply)

🗺️ Race and Course Information

USATF Certificate: SC22021BW
Entry: Participants and their guests may enter Brookgreen Gardens property at 4:30pm on race day
Entry closes: at 5:40pm. Please arrive prior to this
Water stops: No water stop on course
Participants: Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
Animals: Not permitted on the race course, resulting in disqualification
Wheeled devices: Forbidden on the race course, resulting in disqualification

📝 Registration

Method: Registration is only available online
Closing: Registration closes Sunday, May 25 at 4:00pm
Packet pickup: Participants strongly encouraged to pickup packet on Saturday (a friend may pickup for you, registration confirmation required)

📦 Packet Pickup Information

Date: Saturday, May 24 from 2:00-3:30pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Avenue, MB)
Date: Sunday, May 25 from 4:30-5:45pm at Brookgreen Gardens (1931 Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet)
Recommendation: Participants are strongly encouraged to pickup race packets on Saturday to avoid long lines on race day

🚗 Parking

Location: Plenty of parking at the Low Country Zoo - follow the signs
Entry: Be prepared to show your race bib or confirmation email upon entering the Gardens
Visitors: Allowed to come with you at no cost

🚻 Restrooms

Facilities: Port-o-Potties located near start/finish line

🏆 5K Awards

Overall Winners: Male and Female 1,2,3 place
Masters Winners: Overall Male and Female 1 place
Age Groups: Male and Female 1,2,3 place from 0-10 up to 80+

🇺🇸 Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina

Welcome to Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina. We are parents who have children serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. This non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization serves to support one another, provide support to our troops, and promote patriotism in our community. We will be accepting donations at packet pickup and race day. A wish list will be posted closer to race date or you can check their website for needed items. View Wishlist