Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run

Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC; 5901 S. Kings Hwy., 29575
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Kick off your July 4th with a festive 5K or Family Fun Run, complete with medals and goodies, exclusively for resort guests.

Fun
Competitive
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly

Start your July 4th Holiday celebrations with the inaugural Yankee Doodle Dash 5K in Myrtle Beach, SC. This event offers a fun and fast course beginning and ending at the Beach Stage on Ocean Blvd, looping twice around the campground. A shorter Family Fun Run is also available, making it a welcoming option for all. Pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt and goodies, with all 5K finishers earning a medal.

What to expect

Enjoy a fun and fast 5K or a shorter Family Fun Run.
Receive a T-shirt and goodies when you pre-register.
All 5K finishers earn a commemorative medal.

Standout details

July 4th Holiday celebration
Finisher medals for 5K
Family Fun Run option
Exclusive to Lakewood Camping Resort guests

Perks & features

Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

0.5 Miles
Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Apr 8, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT
5K
Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Apr 8, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

The course

Flat
Family-oriented

From the organizer

7:00 am. Join us for a fun and fast start to the July 4th Holiday with the very first Yankee Doodle Dash 5K. The race will start and finish at the Beach Stage on Ocean Blvd, and make two loops around the campground. Also, Family Fun Run for those looking for a much shorter distance! T-shirts and goodies for all that pre-register. Finisher medals for all 5K finishers. This event is open to those staying at Lakewood Camping Resort, and will be timed by We Run Events.

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