Flying Frog 5K and 1st Annual FrogFest

Help us celebrate South Carolina Aviation Week and support Operation Patriots FOB!  

Run, leap, and celebrate with us at Beaufort Executive Airport during South Carolina Aviation Week! The Flying Frog 5K takes you down the runway on a fast, flat USATF-certified course—and this year, the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line…

🎉 We’re launching the 1st Annual FrogFest right after the race! Enjoy food, family fun, and live music from:

Chris Jones / Debbie and the Boys of Summer / Distant Sounds / The Weekly Special / Walker Dean 🎶 More bands to be announced as race day approaches!

💚 A portion of race proceeds will benefit Operation Patriots FOB, supporting veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families through peer connection, recreational activities and advocacy to combat veteran suicide..

OPFOB (Our Story - OPFOB) 

Early Bird Registration - (Starts 7/9/25): $25  
Regular Registration - (2/1/26 - 3/31/26): $30 
Last Chance Online Registration (4/1/26 - 4/15/26): $40 

Please note that registration for this event is NOT REFUNDABLE.

Packet pickup will be available at Beaufort Executive Airport on Friday, April 17, 2026, between 0900 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Please note that T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after March 1, 2026. 

Race Day registration/packet pick up: For runners that have not pre-registered, registration will be available on the day of the race from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. for $40.00.  Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time if they have not already done so. Race Day Registration / Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45 am to ensure the race begins on-time. 

Awards: 

Top 3 overall male & female, a plaque will be awarded. 

Medals will be awarded to every participant who completes the race.

Walkers and strollers are welcome.

T-shirts are included in advance registration (and as supplies last on race day registration).