Hilton Head End of Summer 5K
About this race
Join us for the Hilton Head End of Summer 5K Run/Walk, an inclusive event for participants of all ages! The race kicks off and concludes at the stunning Coligny Beach. Set your alarms for 9:00 AM on September 5th, 2026, and immerse yourself in the joy of running along the picturesque beaches of Hilton Head Island's south end. As you traverse the course, relish the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you. Moreover, a portion of the event proceeds will contribute to the Heritage Academy College Scholarship. Lace up your running shoes and make a positive impact while enjoying a memorable day on Hilton Head Island!
The initial 300 participants will be rewarded with an exclusive End of Summer 5K poly blend race shirt.
Custom medals will be awarded to the overall top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age division: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
Packet pickup Friday September 4th 3:00-5:00 at Palmetto Running Company, Hilton Head Island 29928 and race morning at the start 8:00-8:45AM.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
5K Student Discount
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hilton Head Island, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 7:42 PM local time (EDT) in Hilton Head Island on September 5, 2026 — 12h 41m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 18 Hilton Head Island events
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