Free Boxing Foundation 5K

About the Event

Free Boxing Foundation 5K
Run for Access. Run for Opportunity.

Join us for the Free Boxing Foundation 5K in the Town of Port Royal and help bring no-cost, structured boxing fitness and Olympic pathway boxing to the entire community.

This event has been officially approved by the Town of Port Royal—and it marks the starting line for building something real right here in Beaufort.

Event Details
Date: June 20, 2026
Location: Live Oak Park, Port Royal, SC
Event Begins: 8:00 AM
Race Start: 8:30 AM sharp
Course: Fast, scenic coastal route (USATF-certified)

Why You’re Running
Every registration and donation helps establish the Free Boxing Foundation program right here in Beaufort first—creating open access for the entire community.

Your support helps us:

Provide free, structured boxing fitness open to all ages and experience levels
Build Olympic pathway boxing opportunities for those who want to compete
Deliver mentorship, discipline, and positive structure through training
Expand access to safe, community-based fitness spaces
We believe access to training, structure, and opportunity should be available to everyone—not just those who can afford it.

What to Expect
High-energy music and vendor area at the start/finish line
Local vendors
Jump rope activation zone (participants can earn a free jump rope)
Post-race awards ceremony
Heavy Hitter Award — every finisher gets ONE punch to register their punching power and compete for the top score
After the Heavy Hitter Award is announced, the punching station opens to all participants
A strong, community-driven atmosphere focused on impact and access

Registration Includes
Official race entry
Finisher experience + eligibility for awards
Optional event t-shirt (if selected during registration)

Get Involved
Become a sponsor
Volunteer on race day
Donate to help launch free programming in Beaufort
Together, we’re not just hosting a race—we’re building access, structure, and opportunity for the entire community.

About Free Boxing Foundation
Free Boxing Foundation is committed to establishing no-cost boxing programs that serve both community fitness and Olympic development pathways. Through structured training environments, we provide access to fitness, mentorship, and competitive opportunity—starting locally in Beaufort and expanding outward as support grows

Races Offered

Jun 20, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Port Royal.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 22.7° / 30.9°

wb_sunny 25.0° / 32.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.2 /

water_drop 76.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 22.7° / 30.9°

wb_sunny 25.0° / 32.5°

air 11.2 km/h

water_drop 76.0%

About Port Royal

Learn more about the host city, Port Royal.

Port Royal is a town on Port Royal Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 14,220 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area. Port Royal is home to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and United States Naval Hospital Beaufort.