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Tulip Trot 5K & Walk

Name: Tulip Trot 5K & Walk
Start: 2026-03-28
End: 2026-03-28
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina

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Bluffton, South Carolina, United States

calendar_today 28 Mar, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $35.00

About the Event

Join us for The Lowcountry Tulip Trot 5K & Walk for Parkinson’s Disease, an event filled with
community spirit, scenic beauty, and a meaningful purpose! This family-friendly 5K invites
runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages to take part in a picturesque course winding
through the stunning Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, SC. Whether you’re sprinting toward the
finish line or strolling amidst the Lowcountry’s natural beauty, your participation helps raise
awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease. Lace up, bring your loved ones, and be part of a
day that blends fitness, fun, and hope for a brighter future.

The Lowcountry Tulip Trot 5K & Walk for Parkinson’s Disease is a heartfelt event inspired by the
life and legacy of Leslie W. Matthews, whose enduring spirit, generosity, and commitment
to service left a lasting impact on all who knew him. After Les passed away on March 9, 2024, at
the age of 77, his family—wife Lynn, sons Joshua and Adam, and their families—set out to
honor his memory by raising awareness and funds for Parkinsons Disease, a cause close to
their hearts.

The first 250 participants receives a T-shirt. Finishers medals and Top male and female finishers, Packet pickup on Friday, May 27th, at Palmetto Running Company, Bluffton only from 4-6pm. On race day, collect your packet at Rose Hill
Plantation from 7:45-8:45AM—no registrations on the day of the event.

Awards: Finishers medals for all! Plus additional prizes for 1st place overall male and female winners.

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$25.00

5K Run Walk

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

Kids 12 and under

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Bluffton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.3° / 21.8°

wb_sunny 10.1° / 20.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.6 /

water_drop 72.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.3° / 21.8°

wb_sunny 10.1° / 20.2°

air 12.6 km/h

water_drop 72.7%

About Bluffton

Bluffton is a fast-growing coastal city in the Low Country of South Carolina located 7 miles west of the major southeastern United States resort town of Hilton Head Island.