World Famous Blue Crab 5K
World Famous Blue Crab 5K is a running race on May 15, 2027 in Little River, SC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- May 15, 2027 (191 days to go)
- Location
- 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us May 15, 2027 for the World Famous Blue Crab 5K at the beautiful Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens. The event will take place among the trails of the beautiful gardens and on the boardwalks over the scenic marsh in Little River, South Carolina. All race participants will receive a custom Blue Crab finisher’s medal.
Race Distance:
5K
Start Times:
8:00am
Parking:
Parking will be at Vereen Memorial Gardens at 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566 and the Little River Medical Center at 4303 Live Oak Drive, Little River, SC 29566 (Please look for staff in blue vests aiding with parking).
Packet Pick-Up/Late Registrations:
Friday, May 15th, at the Government and Justice Center (1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526) from 9am-11am.
Saturday, May 16th beginning at 7:00am at CB Berry Community Center (2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566).
Start and Finish:
The start and finish lines will be at gate of Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens.
Awards:
Awards will be given in the following categories (Must be present to receive award, no mailing of awards)
Overall:
Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (5k and 10K)
Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net chip time)
0 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus
**Employees are $35 for enrollment and will be reimbursed after the race concludes.
Race Director: Michaela LeMay
Horry County Parks and Recreation
https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/race-series/
Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov
843-915-7869
Events
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
79°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from N Myrtle Bch Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
About Little River, SC
City Elevation
41 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- World Famous Blue Crab 5K
- Date
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC
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World Famous Blue Crab 5K
May 15, 2027