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Sat April 26, 2025 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 US Directions

Events

5K Walk/Run

$25 8:00AM EDT All registration must be completed online.

Gator Dash - 1 Mile Fun Run

$20 8:05AM EDT Registration ends April 26, 2025 at 7:00am EDT

Virtual 5K

$25 12:00AM EDT - 11:59PM EDT Price increases after February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Place

Elizabeth Brinkley Park
90 Bald Cypress Cir
Lake Waccamaw, NC US 28450

Description

Run (or Walk!) Like a Gator’s Chasing You! 🐊🏃‍♂️

Kick off Gator Fest with a run—or a stroll—with family and friends! Choose your pace and your race: a quick 1-mile or a lively 5K. Walkers, joggers, and runners of all speeds are welcome to join the fun. So grab your sneakers, bring your crew, and let’s hit the course—because it’s always a good time when Gators are involved! 🐊🎉

 

 

 

 

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, April 26

6:45am - 7:45am - Packet Pick Up (Bib and Shirt Pick Up)

7:45am - Race Line Up

8:00am - 5K 

Awards and Post Race Celebration at the Race Finish Line

Race Shirt

Register by March 26 to guarantee your Gator Fest Tee! 

 

 

Race Medal

COURSE MAP

Parking and Location Map

Please enter Elizabeth Brinkley Park from Highway 214, which is known locally as “Sam Potts Highway.”  From Hwy 214 (Sam Potts Highway) turn onto Bald Cypress Circle to enter the parking area. Bald Cypress Circle becomes Columbia Ave at the “big curve” and Columbia Ave will be closed from the “big curve” to Schley Ave.  There will not be access to parking from Columbia Ave.

 

Run or Walk with Friends

Running is always more fun with friends!  We encourage you to join a group or team during registration and then invite folks to join your team!  

 

 

 

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