Gopher Hill Family 5K Run/Walk
Gopher Hill Family 5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Ridgeland, SC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (53 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
NEW DATE & LOCATION: This year the 5K will be held the Saturday prior to the Gopher Hill Festival, and the start is at the Jasper County Farmers Market!
Join us for a family-friendly race through the town of Ridgeland. This mostly flat, fast 5K race is a fun part of the annual Gopher Hill Festival. The start is at the Jasper County Farmers Market at 9935 S Jacob Smart Blvd.
Medals will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female winners and for each age group.
Strollers are welcome!
Entry fees are $30 per person or $60 per family through September 19th. After September 19th, fees increase to $35 per person or $65 per family. The family entry fee includes TWO t-shirts. Additional t-shirts may be purchased for $20 each.
Register by September 5th to guarantee receiving a long-sleeve race t-shirt.
Race check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Jasper County Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26th with the race beginning at 8 a.m.
Presenting sponsor: D&R Auto Brokers
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Mcas, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgeland, SC
Nearest Airport
HHH
Hilton Head Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Gopher Hill Family 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Gopher Hill Family 5K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026