17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk presented by Maguire Law Firm

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT

Location: Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway, Corner of Nevers St/Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Type: Run

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Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic run or walk in Myrtle Beach, featuring options for the whole family.

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Walkers Welcome

The 17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk invites you to celebrate America in Myrtle Beach. This family-friendly event offers a 5K, Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run, and a free Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash. Runners and walkers are warmly welcomed to join the festivities, with an encouragement to dress in patriotic red, white, and blue. It's a wonderful way to kick off your holiday with movement and community spirit.

From the organizer

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!

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 #SC21001BW 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 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 up No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk No awards for Stars and Stripes Dash Social Media/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos IG: @ns_promos Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos Website: www.nspromos.com MB Mini Marathon www.runmyrtlebeach.com