Join Help of Beaufort for our annual FIRECRACKER 5K Race on the morning of July 4th in Downtown Beaufort. Starting at 8am on Saturday, July 4, 2026, on Bay & Newcastle Streets. Run through historic downtown Beaufort and across the famous Woods bridge following a certified 5K course.
Packet pickup will be available at Grounded Running located at 2139 Boundary Street, Ste 108, Beaufort, SC 29902 on Friday, July 3rd from 10am until 4pm. T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after June 1, 2025.
Please note that we have added the ability to register as a Virtual Participant. Virtual participants can receive a t-shirt for an additional $15.00 and have their shirt mailed to them. We will make a best effort to mail shirts prior to the event for those requesting this.
July 4th -Same day entries will be accepted on race day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. ONLY.
Age categories: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Prizes awarded to overall top three male and female and top two male and female in age divisions. Awards are for in-person participants only and awards will begin PROMPTLY at 8:45am.
Event is pet and stroller friendly. Flexi-type leashes will not be allowed at the event. Please have pets on a standard 4-6ft lead.
Course: Start/finish line at Freedom Mall down Bay Street cross Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady's Island down Meridian Rd to Youmans Drive and double back the same route to Freedom Mall.