Bluffton Oyster Run 5K

The race starts at 8:00AM from the Bluffton Oyster Factory and winds through Historic Old Town Bluffton along the May River. Run in a fast-paced Run or Walk the 5K with the entire family! Both events will be professionally timed by the Palmetto Running Company. 

The Oyster Run is a part of the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival. After you cross the finish line, celebrate with other participants and friends at the After-Party and awards presentation immediately following the race. 

Registration Fees for the race are $35 for the 5K. Prices increased October 1st. T-shirts guaranteed if registered by October 8.  Unfortunately, due to the deadline for T-shirt orders, registrations after Wednesday, October 8, will not include a T-shirt.

Divisions: <12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ and Top 3 Dogs.

This year's charity beneficiary is the SCORE program. The South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement Program is a SCDNR program that focuses on working with volunteers to improve SC’s oyster resources through direct involvement in hands-on stewardship activities. Volunteer activities include shell bagging, manufactured wire reef fabrication, constructing oyster reefs, oyster shell recycling, marsh grass restoration among many others. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the year and for all age ranges. The SCORE Program works in all coastal counties, as well as in-land. If you would like to learn more about SCORE, visit www.score.dnr.gov or email score@dnr.sc.gov.

Late registration and Packet pickup will be available on:

Thursday, Oct. 15th at 4-7PM at Wright Family Park, Bluffton. 

Friday, Oct. 16th at 3-5 at Palmetto Running Co. 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton. 

Race day at the Oyster Factory Park 6:45-7:30AM. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.

Run the race and join the party….then map out the rest of your day for food, art and more fun at the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Street Fest that day in Old Town.

Medals presented to the top male and female finishers overall, as well as top 3 finishers in each of 8 age divisions. Divisions: <12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Top 3 Dogs and Top 3 Strollers

Parking is available on site at the Oyster Factory park.

Sponsorships available.

Seeking Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor for 5K or Race Party - $5,000 

Finish Line Sponsor - $750
Bib Sponsor - $400
Mile Marker Sponsor - $250
For more info: Email bmendenhall240@gmail.com 

Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the Bluffton Oyster Run 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Bluffton.