District Dash 5K
About the Event
District Dash 5K
The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) is excited to host the District Dash 5K on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island. This community event is designed to promote exercise, wellness, and healthy habits across all schools.
Event Overview
Students, families, and community members are encouraged to participate alongside their school groups. When registering, participants can choose which school they are supporting. Families with students at multiple schools may select more than one.
The top 3 schools with the most overall race participation will receive a wellness funding prize to support their school’s MUSC Wellness Program.
0.5 DASH for Elementary Students ages 7 and under: A new half-mile race just for elementary school participants. Registration required. Start time: 9:00 AM.
Brooks’ Marathon Kids Partnership: Elementary schools using the free Marathon Kids tracking program through PE, recess, or running clubs can log miles throughout the year. Students who complete a full marathon (26.2 miles) during the 2025–26 school year will be recognized at District Dash. The school with the most Marathon Kids participants will also receive a portion of race proceeds as a wellness donation.
Buddy Run/Walk: High schools with a Buddy Club for exceptional students are invited to highlight partner pairs during the event.
Important Dates & Details
Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Location: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island
Start Time: 9:10AM (5K) | 9:00 AM (.5 Dash for elementary students)
Race Shirts:
Guaranteed to participants who register by April 25, 2026.
Top 3 in each age division will receive a medal. 7-9, 10-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Packet Pickup:
Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 4:00-5:00 PM Beaufort District Office, 2900 Mink Point Blvd. Beaufort, SC 29902
Friday, May 8, 2026 – Palmetto Running Company (Bluffton location only) | 4:00–6:00 PM
Race Day, May 9, 2026 – Coligny Beach | 8:00–8:45 AM
Please note: There will be no race-day registration.
Questions?
School-related inquiries: Emily Gray, Emily.Gray@beaufort.k12.sc.us
General race inquiries: Rob Fyfe, Palmetto Running Company – Rob.Fyfe@palmettorunningcompany.com
Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the District Dash 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Hilton Head Island.
Races Offered
Running
Adult 5K Run Walk
Adult 5K No Shirt
5K Students ages 7-17
Beaufort County School District students ages 4-17
Students ages 7-17 No Shirt
0.5 Kids Dash Ages 7 and under
About Hilton Head Island
District Dash 5K takes place in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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