South Carolina · 5K
Run Forrest Run 5K
Run Forrest Run 5K is a 5K event held in Beaufort, South Carolina. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Beaufort, SC
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the 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. 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, Se…
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Run Forrest Run 5K: common questions
- When is the Run Forrest Run 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run Forrest Run 5K held?
- In Beaufort, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Run Forrest Run 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Run Forrest Run 5K?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run Forrest Run 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run Forrest Run 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $45 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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