Grab your running shoes and your best Forrest Gump attire – it's Shrimp Season in the Lowcountry! That means it's time for the Beaufort Shrimp Festival’s annual Run Forrest Run 5k. After all, nobody knows shrimp more than Forrest and Bubba.

Race through iconic movie locations to make Lowcountry history. Feel the ocean breeze in your poncho as you compete over Woods Memorial Bridge. Take your photo with a Forrest Gump impersonator at the Start / Finish line. Winners will receive the rare and highly prized Shrimp Trophy. (But please, don't barbecue, broil, bake, or saute it!)

We encourage participants to get groovy with themed costumes and unique outfits. Bring your favorite characters to life as you race towards shrimp glory. May the best Forrest win!

The race begins October 7th, 2023 at 8:00 am on Bay at NewCastle Street (in front of the Best Western). The course is USATF Certified SC18010DW (Exp: 12/31/28) and timed by Grounded Running. Run, Forrest, Run!

REGISTRATION FEES:

• Pre-registration: Register by 8/1/23 for a discounted registration fee of $35.
• Late registration: Prices increase after 8/1/23 to $40 for late registrants.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Fri, Oct. 6
Race Packet Pick-up / Late Registration
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grounded Running
Pre-registered runners may pick up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts on Friday, October 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Grounded Running (2139 Boundary St Unit 108, Beaufort, SC 29902). **ATTN: Please note that Grounded Running will not have race packets or t-shirts available on-site any date or time other than that specified above. They are the race timer, not the organizers of the race.

***If you are not planning on picking 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 7:45am to keep the start of the race start on-time.

Sat, Oct. 7
LATE REGISTRATION / PACKET PICK UP
7 – 7:45a.m.
Start / Finish Line of Race (on Bay Street in-between the Marina and Best Western – NOT GROUNDED RUNNING).

For runners that have not pre-registered, registration will be available on the day of the race Saturday, October 8th from 7 – 7:45am at the start/finish line of the race (on Bay Street in-between the Marina and Best Western). Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time at the start/finish line if they have not already done so. Registration / Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45am to ensure the race begins on-time.

8a.m. Race Start

PARKING:
The morning of the event, the Marina parking lot will be blocked off for Shrimp Festival vendors only. Parking is first come first serve and is both metered on-street and several paid parking lots scattered throughout the city. Some good options include the Library Lot, Port Republic Square Parking Lot, or anywhere from Craven Street up to Bay Street. We recommend car pooling when possible if attending the race with other participants. Check out the Park Beaufort site to get directions to any of the parking spaces within walking distance to the race start line at 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902.

DIRECTIONS: The race start/finish line is on Bay Street in-between the Marina and Best Western. The closest address reference point for your GPS is the downtown marina parking lot: 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902. You'll want to make sure to plan out parking in advance as traffic is to be expected with the bridge blocked off for the race. Check Park Beaufort to plan out your parking.

T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY:

• Participants will be emailed a merchandise credit which can be used to have the official race shirt or other merch of your choice shipped directly to you. This email will come from "hello@swaggy.shop". Please make sure you mark this email as a safe sender and check your spam to ensure you receive your merchandise vochure. All merchandise vochures must before the expiration date of 10/31/23.

AWARDS: Top 3 overall male & female awards as well as age groups awarded to top 3 male & female: 8-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 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.

CHARITY: The proceeds for this race go to support the Beaufort Digital Corridor, a 501(c)(6) non-profit focused on creating a business, education, and attractive social environment for tech entrepreneurs and tech-related companies.