Bluffton Independence Day 5K
About this race
Kick off your Independence Day festivities with the Bluffton Independence Day 5K! Join us on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 PM at the New Riverside Barn Park for an evening run, jog, or walk through Bluffton's newest parks. This exciting race is the first event in the Town’s Independence Day Celebration, making it the perfect way to start the holiday fun!
Post-Race Party:
Stick around after the race for an epic celebration featuring:
Live music
Beer
Food trucks
T-shirt canon
Awards ceremony
Keep the Celebration Going:
The fun doesn’t stop there! Come back the next day for the Independence Day Pre-Party at Martin and DuBois Parks, followed by the Town’s spectacular fireworks displays at Oyster Factory Park and Wright Family Park.
Pre-Party: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fireworks: At dusk
Race for a Cause:
This stroller- and dog-friendly 5K benefits the Mayor’s “Stay Safe, Bluffton!” campaign and provides student scholarships to promote safe driving in Bluffton and Beaufort County.
Free Kid's Fun Run - "Chase Uncle Sam":
Calling all kids 8 and under! Join us for the “Chase Uncle Sam” Kids Fun Run — a fun run around the park where kids will try to catch Uncle Sam himself!
This is all about fun, smiles, and lots of laughs.
All participants will receive a prize!
Bring the kids, wear your red, white, and blue, and get ready for a fun Independence Day tradition!
Patriotic Costume Contest:
Show off your red, white, and blue!
Dress in your best patriotic gear for a chance to win our Patriotic Costume Contest.
Stars, stripes, Uncle Sam hats, tutus, capes — the more creative the better!
The winner will receive the Grand Prize: a gift card to a local restaurant.
Have fun, be creative, and show your American spirit!
The Mayor’s Cup:
The top overall male and female winners will have their names engraved on the Mayor’s Cup; a prestigious trophy displayed at Bluffton Town Hall. This award symbolizes the Town’s commitment to safe and mindful driving for all ages.
Swag:
The first 400 registrants will receive a Bluffton Independence Day 5K race shirt.
Awards:
Mayor’s Cup: Overall male & female winners
Custom medals: Top 3 in each division:12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80, Top 3 Dogs 🐕
Packet Pickup:
Date: Wednesday, July 1st
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: New Riverside Red Barn Park (30 Red Barn Dr. Bluffton, SC 29910
After Party:
Celebrate with live music, food trucks, beer, and giveaways—the perfect way to keep the Independence Day vibes going strong!
Don’t miss out! Gather your family, friends, and pups for this unforgettable holiday tradition in beautiful downtown Bluffton!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run Walk
Kids 5K under 12
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bluffton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 8:34 PM local time (EDT) in Bluffton on July 2, 2026 — 14h 13m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 14 Bluffton events
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