17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk home Sign Up Donate 17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk home Sign Up Donate 17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk Sat July 4, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 US Directions Countdown to Race Day 05 Months 22 Days 16 Hours 38 Minutes 51 Seconds Events Independence Day 5K Run/Walk Price:$35 Time:7:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT Price increases after January 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EST Sign Up Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Price:$30 Time:7:30AM EDT - 7:45AM EDT Price increases after July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT Sign Up Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards) Price:$0 Time:8:00AM EDT - 8:10AM EDT Registration ends July 4, 2026 at 5:00am EDT Sign Up Place Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway Corner of Nevers St/Farrow Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC US 29577 Description 17th Annual Independence Day 5K Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash Friday, July 4, 2026 7:00am 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 and celebrate our Independence!
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 and 1 Mile-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
5K, 1 Mile-Participant Medal
5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Race Bib
Kids' Dash-option to purchase participant shirt
Kids' Dash-Finisher gift
Registration:
Registration is only available online
Registration closes Saturday, July 4 at 5:00am
Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash is free but participants must register online
Packet Pickup Information:
Thursday, July 2 from 4:00-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)
Friday, July 3 from TBD
Saturday, July 4 from 6:15-6:45am 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 Male and Female receive a pair of shoes compliments of Shoe Center NMB
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
