Hilton Head Freedom 5K
About this race
Celebrate & Support Our Heroes – 5K Run/Walk at Port Royal Plantation
Join us on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the beautiful Port Royal Plantation in Hilton Head for a special Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk honoring our nation’s heroes. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Semper Fi & America's Fund, supporting veterans and their families in need.
Home - Semper Fi & America's Fund
All participants will receive a commemorative tech shirt and special finishers award to remember the day.
The day will be filled with patriotic fun including:
Awards for Best Patriotic Dressed (individual and family categories)
Medals for the top 3 in each age group 12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Packet Pick-Up:
Sunday, May 24th from 3–6 PM at Palmetto Running Company, located in the Shelter Cove Towne Centre.
Whether you run or walk, come out with friends and family to enjoy a memorable morning of fitness, community, and gratitude as we honor those who served.
Pick your distance
Running
Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Special Active & Retired Military Pricing
Kids under 10
Kids under 10 without shirt
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 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 6:19 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (EDT) in Hilton Head Island on May 25, 2026 — 14h 00m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hilton Head Island
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- Hilton Head Island 5K Races 14 races
- Hilton Head Island Running Calendar 2026 17 races
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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