16th Annual Independence Day 5K, Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run, Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash
July 4, 2025
7:00am
market common district
myrtle beach, sc

Join us to celebrate America! Runners and Walkers are all welcome!! Participants are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue! Get the entire family involved and register for the 5K, 1 Mile, or our free Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards)! Participants are encouraged to dress in costume to celebrate our Independence!

Race Info:

• 5K race begins at 7:00am

• 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30am

• Stars and Stripes Kids' (50 yards) Dash begins at 8:00am

• USATF Certified Course

• Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!

• No water stop on course!

• Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

• Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

Race Swag:

• 5K-Participant Shirt

• 5K-Finisher Medal

• 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Race Bib

• 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Finisher gift

Registration:

• Registration is only available online

• Registration closes July 4 at 6:00am

• Stars and Stripes Dash is free but participants must register online

Packet Pickup Information:

• Thursday, July 3 from 4:00-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)

• Friday, July 4 from 6:00-6:45am at Grand Park Lake courtyard on Farrow Parkway

Parking:

• Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage next to Nacho Hippo

• Free parking along side streets in Market Common

Restrooms:

• Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake

Awards:

• Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place

• Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place

• Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80
        up

• No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

• No awards for Stars and Stripes Dash