17th Annual Independence Day 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

17th Annual Independence Day 5K
Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run
Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash
Friday, July 4, 2026
7:00am

Join us to celebrate America! Runners and Walkers are all welcome!! Participants are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue! Get the entire family involved and register for the 5K, 1 Mile, or our free Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards)! Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and celebrate our Independence!

Race Info:

5K race begins at 7:00am
1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30am
Stars and Stripes Kids' (50 yards) Dash begins at 8:00am
USATF Certified Course #SC21001BW
Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
No water stop on course!
Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

Race Swag:

5K and 1 Mile-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
5K, 1 Mile-Participant Medal
5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Race Bib
Kids' Dash-option to purchase participant shirt
Kids' Dash-Finisher gift

Registration:

Registration is only available online
Registration closes Saturday, July 4 at 5:00am
Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash is free but participants must register online

Packet Pickup Information:

Thursday, July 2 from 4:00-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)
Friday, July 3 from TBD
Saturday, July 4 from 6:15-6:45am at Grand Park Lake courtyard on Farrow Parkway

Parking:

Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage next to Nacho Hippo
Free parking along side streets in Market Common

Restrooms:

Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake

Awards:

Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
Overall Male and Female receive a pair of shoes compliments of Shoe Center NMB
Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80
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No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
No awards for Stars and Stripes Dash

Social Media/Contact:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos
IG: @ns_promos
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos
Website: www.nspromos.com
MB Mini Marathon www.runmyrtlebeach.com

Races Offered

Independence Day 5K Run/Walk

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:00

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$30.00

Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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07:30

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$25.00

Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards)

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 50 Yards

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08:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Myrtle Beach.

thermostat Temperature

24.0° / 30.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

27.3° / 34.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

7.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:17

nightlight Sunset

20:24

About Myrtle Beach

Learn more about the host city, Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a major tourist destination and the central focus of the Grand Strand coast of South Carolina. It is widely known for its wide beaches, numerous golf courses, seafood restaurants, and outlet-style shopping, as well as one of the highest concentrations of miniature golf courses you'll find anywhere. A popular spring break destination, Myrtle Beach is heavily developed and crowded, in contrast to other Southern beaches, such as the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and attracts a lot of tourists from other Southern states or "Snowbirds" from the North, who may own a condominium or timeshare along the coast.