
From the Organizer
Join the Bluffton community on September 19th as we remember the life of DJ Fields with 5.5K noncompetitive walk/run from Eagles Field in Bluffton. The first 50 participants will receive a “TEAM 55” shirt.
All participants are welcome to join the Fields family for DJ’s Day of Giving Back to the Community for a cookout starting at 2:00pm at Eagles Field. There will be food, games, a live DJ, friendship and fellowship. All proceeds will go to the Live Like DJ Scholarship Fund.
Sponsors for the race are The Town of Bluffton, Bluffton PD and Riverwalk Animal Hospital.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Wwtp, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
31,323
as of 2023
Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
DJ’s Day of Giving Back 5.5K Walk/Run
Sep 19, 2026