Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run
- Date
- July 3, 2026
- Distance
- Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Run/Walk · Family Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
7:00 am. Join us for a fun and fast start to the July 4th Holiday with the very first Yankee Doodle Dash 5K. The race will start and finish at the Beach Stage on Ocean Blvd, and make two loops around the campground. Also, Family Fun Run for those looking for a much shorter distance! T-shirts and goodies for all that pre-register. Finisher medals for all 5K finishers. This event is open to those staying at Lakewood Camping Resort, and will be timed by We Run Events.
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
87°
Typical Low
71°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myrtle Beach, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Myrtle Beach, SC
Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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25
Days to train
- Race
- Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run
- Date
- July 3, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run?
- Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run is a running race held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on July 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 5901 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Yankee Doodle Dash 5K & Family Fun Run
Jul 3, 2026