11th annual brookgreen gardens Memorial day 5k

DATE: may 26, 2024
Time: 6:00pm

LOCATION: brookgreen gardens

Join NS PROMOS for the Annual Brookgreen Gardens 5K Run/Walk in Murrells Inlet, SC or choose the virtual option and run/walk with us from your location! We are excited to partner once again with the beautiful, historic Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. The 9,100-acre property includes several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures placed in them, the Lowcountry Zoo, and trails through several ecosystems in nature reserves on the property.

Race Start Times:

  • 5K race begins at 6:00pm

Race Swag:

  • Participant shirt

  • Race bib

  • Custom designed Made in the USA medal (5K only)

  • Complimentary entry for Brookgreen Gardens at a later date (some blackout dates apply)

  • Virtual race swag will be mailed within 1 week post race

Race and Course Information:

  • USATF Certificate: SC22021BW

  • Participants and their guests may enter Brookgreen Gardens property at 4:30pm on race day

  • No water stop on course

  • Runners, and walkers are all WELCOME!

  • Post race snacks and water provided by Food Lion

  • 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

Registration:

  • Registration is only available online

  • Registration closes Sunday, May 26 at 4:30pm

  • Participants strongly encouraged to pickup packet on Saturday (a friend may pick up for you-have registration confirmation available)

Packet Pickup Information:

  • Saturday, May 25 from 3:00-5:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Avenue, MB)

  • Sunday, May 26 from 4:30-5:45pm at Brookgreen Gardens (1931 Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet)

  • Participants are strongly encouraged to pickup race packets on Saturday to avoid long lines on race day

Parking:

  • Plenty of parking at the Low Country Zoo -follow the signs

  • Be prepared to show your race bib or confirmation email upon entering the Gardens

  • Visitors are allowed to come with you at no cost

Restrooms:

  • Port-o-Potties located near start/finish line 

5K Awards:

  • Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place 

  • 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-up

Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina:

Welcome to Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina. We are parents who have children serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. This non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization serves to support one another, provide support to our troops, and promote patriotism in our community.
We will be accepting donations at packet pickup and race day. A wish list will be posted closer to race date or you can check their website for needed items. https://www.bluestarmothersofcoastalcarolina.com/wish-list.html