Salty Paws of the Lowcountry 5K Beach Run/Walk 2026

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Start time: 5:00 PM start (New York)
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Entry fee: From $35
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Salty Paws of the Lowcountry 5K Beach Run/Walk	5K	Oct 1, 20265:00 PM	$35	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$35 until Oct 1.

Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the Salty Paws of the Lowcountry 5K Beach Run/Walk starts at 5:00 PM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Race details

Where: 1 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928Map
Course: Road
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 1, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Salty Paws of the Lowcountry 5K Beach Run/Walk?: Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 1 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

From the organizers

🏖️ Why You'll Love This Race

🌊Oceanfront course with breathtaking views of the Atlantic - Walk, jog, or sprint!

🍹Post race celebration right on the beach at the legendary Tiki Hut. Buy one/Get one Free drink ticket & commemorative Race Shirt

💙100% of proceeds benefit Salty Paws of the Lowcountry rescue animals Every step you take helps rescue animals in need. Salty Paws of the Lowcountry is a no-kill, 501(c)(3) volunteer rescue organization dedicated to giving abandoned animals a second chance at life through rescue, adoption, spay/neuter programs, and community education.