Run Forrest, Run 5K

Grab your running shoes and your best Gump Getup – the Beaufort Shrimp Festival’s Run Forrest Run 5K returns Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026! 🍤👟 And we can’t think of a better way to enjoy Shrimp Season in the Lowcountry than with Forrest Gump and Bubba.

This annual event benefits the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation.

Race through iconic movie locations to make Lowcountry history. Feel the ocean breeze in your poncho as you compete over the Woods Memorial Bridge.

📸 Take your photo with our Forrest Gump impersonator at the Start / Finish line.

First, Second, and Third Place runners will receive the coveted Run Forrest Run 5K medals both for winners of each age division and overall placers.

Bring your favorite characters from the Forrest Gump movie to life as you race towards shrimp glory. We encourage participants to get groovy with themed costumes and unique outfits.

Those donning a Forrest Gump getup can race to the finish line in hopes of claiming the Fastest Forrest Award.

Register now and RUN, FORREST, RUN!

The 2026 Run Forrest Run kicks off the Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series, which includes:

The Swing Bridge Run (Nov. 1)
Turkey Trot (Nov. 27).

Register for the 2026 Beaufort Triple Crown Bundle to support three local nonprofits – Beaufort Digital Corridor, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, and Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Pre-registration (Prior to 9/1/26): $40

Regular registration (9/1/26 – 10/1/26 @ 11:59 PM): $45
Late registration (10/2/26 @ 10 AM–5 PM and 10/3/26 @ 6:30–7:45 AM): $50

*Be sure to register by 9/17 to ensure you receive your T-shirt order*

Sat, Oct. 3
DAY OF PACKET PICK UP / LATE REGISTRATION TIME 2
7:00-7:45 AM
📍Start/Finish Line of Race (Bay Street between the Downtown Marina and Best Western – NOT GROUNDED RUNNING).

For runners that have not pre-registered, registration will be available on the day of the race Saturday, October 3, from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at the start/finish line of the race (on Bay Street between the Marina and Best Western). Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time at the start/finish line if they have not already done so. Registration / Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45 AM to ensure the race begins on time.

8:00 AM
Sharp Race Start

PARKING: The morning of the event, the Marina parking lot will be blocked off for Shrimp Festival vendors only. Parking is first come first serve and is both metered on-street and several paid parking lots scattered throughout the city. Some good options include the Library Lot, Port Republic Square Parking Lot, or anywhere from Craven Street up to Bay Street. We recommend car pooling when possible if attending the race with other participants. Check out the Park Beaufort site to get directions to any of the parking spaces within walking distance to the race start line at 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902.