Bluffton St. Patrick's Day 5K

Join us for the Bluffton St. Paddy's Day 5K on March 14th, 2026, and let the Irish spirit guide your stride! The race kicks off at Martin Family Park in Bluffton, weaving through the charming Historic Old Town Bluffton and along the enchanting May River. Run, walk, bring the little leprechauns—fun for the entire clan! Stroller-friendly, and our furry friends are always welcome. Little ones under 8 can join the "Chase the Leprechaun" 400-meter fun run. All proceeds and donations go to the Hilton Head Humane Association.

Dress in your finest green attire for a chance to snag the Best Costume prize! Every participant receives a technical t-shirt.  Top male and female finishers, along with the top in each age division, will be honored with awards. Packet pickup on Friday, March 13th, at Palmetto Running Company, Bluffton only from 3-5pm. On race day, collect your packet at Martin Family Park from 8:00-8:45AM—no registrations on the day of the event.

Awards: 5K Awards are up for grabs for the top male and female finishers overall, as well as top in each age divisions: <12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, and even the top 3 dogs.

Kids Fun Run: For the little ones under 8, it's the "Chase the Leprechaun" 400-meter free fun run around the park. Let's see who can catch the Pot o' Gold from Seamus O’Shamrock!

Course: The race begins at 9:00AM and ends at Martin Family Park in Bluffton, taking you through the historic town and along the scenic May River. Note that it's a partially closed course, so runners must adhere to pedestrian traffic laws. Officers will be on duty at key intersections to ensure safety.

Packet Pick Up: Brooks Running sponsors our packet pickup on March 13th from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM at Palmetto Running Company in Bluffton. Don't forget your confirmation email (hardcopy or smartphone) for pick-up, and you can pick up for more than one person. If available, additional race T-shirts can be purchased at packet pickup.

After Party: Celebrate your achievements at the after-party! Enjoy Best Costume awards, Guinness giveaways, the PRC t-shirt cannon launching free shirts into the crowd, The festivities continue long after the race is done!

About Hilton Head Humane Association:
The Hilton Head Humane Association, located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is an Animal Shelter that provides temporary housing and care for stray, unwanted, and owner-relinquished animals including dogs and cats in Beaufort County. A wide range of additional services may also be offered by the Hilton Head Humane Association.