70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5k-10K – Port Royal, SC 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Port Royal, SC
Venue
904 14th Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
70th Beaufort Water Festival 5k Run/Walk, 70th Beaufort Water Festival 10K Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5K-10K takes place on May 2, 2026, in Port Royal, South Carolina. The race starts at 8:00 AM from 904 14th Street and offers both 5K and 10K distances, giving runners flexibility in their race choice. Entry fees range from $25 to $30, making it an affordable option for those traveling to the area. As part of the larger Beaufort Water Festival, this event combines a competitive running component with the broader festival atmosphere. Port Royal's coastal location in South Carolina's Lowcountry provides a regional racing opportunity for endurance athletes in the Southeast, and the May timing offers spring racing conditions typical of the South Carolina coast.

From the Race Organizer
The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival welcomes you to the festival’s fourth event of the year, the 5k/10k on Saturday, May 2nd 2026. The 5K/10K race will start at 8:00 AM in the beautiful town of Port Royal at the Live Oaks Park. This wonderful flat course takes you along the moss-draped giant live oaks with beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The course is USATF Certified #SC18011DW The 5k is a run or walk for $25.00 and the 10k is a run only for $30.00. Walk-up registration will be available the day of the race for $25.00 for the 5K and $30.00 for the 10K. Participants pre-registered by April 22, 2026 will receive a 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5K/10K t-shirt. Registration after April 22, 2026 and walk-up registration does not include a t-shirt. There may be some t-shirts for sale the day of but this cannot be guaranteed. Timing is provided by Grounded Running. Awarded categories include: overall male, overall female, and the top 3 in each age division. Pre-registe

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5k-10K – Port Royal, SC 2026?

70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5k-10K – Port Royal, SC 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Port Royal, South Carolina.

Where is 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5k-10K – Port Royal, SC 2026 held?

70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival 5k-10K – Port Royal, SC 2026 is held at 904 14th Street in Port Royal, South Carolina.

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