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Flytrap 5K

Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Conway, SC
101 Environmental Parkway, 29526
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run a unique 5K celebrating the native Venus flytrap, kicking off a festival and supporting awareness for this beautiful species.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the inaugural Flytrap 5K, kicking off the 2026 Flytrap Festival in Conway, SC. This event celebrates the unique Venus flytrap, a species native to South Carolina Bays, and aims to raise awareness in partnership with Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay. Run a flat 5K on a straight dirt road, circling back to the finish. All finishers receive a custom medal, and early registrants get a Flytrap 5K hat. Awards are also presented to top overall and age group finishers.

What to expect

  • Run a flat 5K on a straight dirt road with a turnaround.
  • All finishers receive a custom medal.
  • Awards for top overall and age group winners, plus a race hat for early registrants.

Standout details

  • Kicks off the Flytrap Festival
  • Supports native Venus flytrap awareness
  • Custom finisher medal for all
  • Race hat for early registrants

Perks & features

  • Awards

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us Saturday, May 9th for the first Flytrap 5K Race! Finishers who complete this 5K receive a finishers medal.

The race takes place on a straight away dirt road with a circle around back to the finish line. Partnering with Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay, this race will kick off the Flytrap Festival 2026. Utilizing a beautiful piece of Solid Waste Authority property, this race and festival hopes to bring more awareness to this beautiful species that is native to South Carolina Bays.

*Please note that this race is not included in the Horry County employee time and financial reimbursement series*

Race Distance: 5K

Start Time: 8:00am

Parking: Parking will be at the start line located at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526. There will be signs to guide you back through the property.

Packet Pick-Up/Late Registrations:

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 8th at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center from 9am-11am.

Saturday, May 9th at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526.

Start and Finish: The start and finish lines will be in the same location.

Timing: Simply Timing

Awards: All participants completing the 5K will receive a custom finishers medal. Male and female top three overall finishers will receive a medal, overall winners will not be eligible for age division awards. Male and female age division winners will receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place medal for the top three finishers in each division. See below for awards details.

Age Division Structure : Age group awards are based on net (chip) time 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Male and Female 0 to 15 16 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 69 70 Plus

All racers will receive a Flytrap 5K hat if registered before April 15th.

Race Director: Michaela LeMay

Horry County Parks and Recreation

Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov

843-915-7869

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