Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The Swing Bridge Run will be on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Join Holy Trinity Classical Christian School in cooperation with the City of Beaufort for a 5K Run and All Ages Bridge Walk through historic downtown Beaufort and across the Woods bridge on a USATF certified 5k course. The Swing Bridge Run is the 2nd race of the Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series. This includes the Run Forrest Run(Oct.3), Swing Bridge Run (Nov. 7) and Turkey Trot (Nov. 26). Register for the 2026 Beaufort Triple Crown Bundle (on this website) to support three local nonprofits - Beaufort Digital Corridor, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, and Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry. Participants who complete the race series will be eligible for special awards for the best combined time. ONLY 125 SPOTS AVAILABLE! Register before the Oct. 1 cutoff! Don't like to run? Support our event by registering as a walker. Registered Walkers will not be timed and will turn around at the end of the bridge before Meridian Road. Registered Walkers will receive a t-shirt with registration. T-shirts must be picked up at packet pickup - but will not be issued a race bib. If you can not attend but would like to support Holy Trinity, please CLICK HERE TO DONATE or CLICK HERE TO BE A SPONSOR. Please note that all online registration closes on Wednesday, November 4th at midnight so that we can print race bids etc. The race will be preceded by a Sunrise Prayer Gathering at 7:15 am under the pavilion at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park where all are invited to join. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and join us as we pray for the students and families of our Beaufort community, as well as for Holy Trinity's sister school Good Shepherd Academy in South Sudan. Please contact info@swingbridge5k.com for any Swing Bridge Run questions. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Fri, Nov. 6th RACE PACKET PICK-UP / LATE REGISTRATION TIME 1 10 AM - 5 PM 📍Grounded Running We strongly suggest that you take advantage of this opportunity to do registration, race packet, t-shirt pickup because the race day registration table lines can get long!11am until 1pm Beaufort Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Wellnes Unit at Grounded Running ***If you do not pick up your packet until the day of the race, please note the location of packet pickup is the start/finish line of the race, NOT GROUNDED RUNNING. Ensure you arrive with plenty of time to stand in line as registration will close promptly at 7:45 AM to keep the start of the race on time. Sat. Nov. 7th DAY OF RACE/PACKET PICK UP / LATE REGISTRATION TIME 2 7:00-7:45 AM 📍Start/Finish Line of Race (Bay Street between the Downtown Marina and Best Western - NOT GROUNDED RUNNING). Race day registration, race bib, t-shirt pick-up will be available from 7:00am-7:45am at the race location in downtown Beaufort at Freedom Park Sunrise Prayer Gathering at 7:15 am under the pavilion at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park where all are invited to join. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and join us. Thank you to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for providing a First Aid tent at the race. 8:00 AM Sharp Race Start for runners,walkers fall in behind runners. 8:45 am: Award Ceremony T Shirts and Merchandise: To ensure the t-shirt size you desire, please register early. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt or your size preference for any participant that registers AFTER OCTOBER 17THDue to the size of the race. All shirts MUST BE PICKED UP at packet pickup or on race day. Any items not picked up by the end of the race will be made available for re-sale. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO REFUNDS and NO DELIVERIES!! Additional Info: Event is dog friendly and stroller friendly - please fall in the back of the line behind the runnersNo bicycles please5K Course: Start/finish line at Freedom Mall down Bay Street cross Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady's Island down Meridian Rd to Youmans Drive and double back on same route to Freedom Mall. Race Day Awards AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female runners, as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 8–12, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. The race is open for runners and walkers of all abilities. The awards ceremony will begin immediately following the race. Virtual 5K participants are not eligible for trophy awards as they are self-timed. Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series (BTC) runners will receive a medal charm for completing each of the three races - the Run Forrest Run, Turkey Trot, and Swing Bridge Run. Upon completion of the final race in the series, participants who competed all three races will be awarded a BTC medal on which all three medal charms can be clipped to.

Thank you for your support of Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry and our mission to build affordable housing in Beaufort! The Beaufort Turkey Trot is part of the Beaufort Triple Crown, a three 5k race series along with the Run Forrest Run 5K and the Swing Bridge Run 5K. Participants who register for the Beaufort Triple Crown and complete all three races will be eligible for special BTC series awards for best combined time. The registration bundle is only available until October 1st, 2025. Here's what you need to know about the Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry TURKEY TROT 5K:     When: Starting at 8am on Thursday November 26, 2026   Packet Pick Up: Race T-shirts and bibs will ready for pick up at Grounded Running, 2139 Boundary Street, Ste 108, Beaufort, SC 29902 on Wednesday, November 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Please note that T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after 11/7/2026.    Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up: For runners w

🎄 Jingle All the Way 5K 2026 🎅 Celebrate the Season with Us! The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is excited to host the 5th Annual Jingle All the Way 5K on Saturday, December 12, 2026! Whether you run, jog, or walk, this festive event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while supporting a great cause. 🎟️ Holiday Raffle Register before race-day and you're entered into the Jingle All the Way Raffle! 👕 Race Shirt Giveaway Register by October 31, 2026 to receive a FREE official race t-shirt! A limited number of extra shirts will be available for purchase on race day while supplies last. 📍 Race Details Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Technical College of the Lowcountry – Beaufort Mather Campus Start Line: Coleman Hall (Flagpole) Experience one of the Lowcountry's most unique holiday races as you travel through the beautiful TCL campus, pass through the artistic tunnel, and make your way onto the scenic Spanish Moss Trail. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the celebration! Enjoy hot chocolate, holiday treats, music, our awards ceremony, and a festive raffle. 🏅 Awards Holiday Spirit Awards: Top 3 Best Dressed ParticipantsRace Awards: Overall Top 3 Male and Female FinishersAge Group Awards (Male & Female)Under 12, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+ 🚶‍♀️ Everyone is Welcome! The Jingle All the Way 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and even your favorite holiday costume! 📝 Same-Day Registration Race Day Registration: $35Registration closes promptly at 8:30 AM.Accepted payment methods: PayPal, Cash, Check 🎁 Become a Sponsor Can't participate in the race but still want to make a difference? We're looking for community sponsors to help make this event a success while supporting future Physical Therapist Assistants. Your partnership directly benefits our students and their professional development. 🌟 PTA Club Mission The TCL Physical Therapist Assistant Club promotes the values and mission of the physical therapy profession by encouraging leadership, service, community engagement, and lifelong learning. Through volunteerism, outreach, and professional development opportunities, club members grow as healthcare professionals while making a positive impact throughout the Lowcountry.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 Event Options 3.2-Mile Beaufort River Swim1-Mile Swim3.2-Mile Swim/5K Run1-Mile Swim/5K RunOr Relay Option (Timed Event but No Awards Given) ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WARDLE FAMILY YMCA'S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM!   Interested in sponsoring or donating to the 2026 Beaufort River Swim, please contact Perri Flaherty at p.flaherty@wardleflamilyymca.org or (843) 379-1365.   Swim Race Course: Our 3.2 mile course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River, starting at the Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina, winding around the curve, and finishing at the day dock, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3.2 miles swimming with the tide. The water temp is mild to warm, usually mid 70's. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather. Our 1 mile course follows this same path, but begins at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock. Both swims finish

All events include T-shirts.  T-shirt size is guaranteed during Early Bird sign up only.  After this date shirts are given out on a first come, first serve basis at packet pick up until supplies are gone. The 5K course is flat and quick, and offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island, Beaufort. Marshals will guide you to the registration and parking areas near the tennis courts. It’s about 2.8 miles from the turn off of Lady’s Island Drive to the event site. Keep going until you see our marshals and event signs! Click below on the course map icon for a printable version of the map itself.  Race4Love is a rain or shine event, in the case that severe weather necessitates that Hopeful Horizons cancel the event, your registration fee will be converted to a tax-deductible donation to Hopeful Horizons. ​Packet Pick-up: Grounded Running 2139 Boundary Street, Unit 108 Beaufort, SC 29902 Hopeful Horizons, 10 Pinkney Colony Road, Suite 101, Bluffton SC 29909 Hopeful Ho