Barrier Island Earth Day 5K Fun Run
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Event overview
The Barrier Island Earth Day 5K and Festival takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center in Seabrook Island, South Carolina (2810 Seabrook Island Road, 29455). The event includes a 5K Fun Run with runner/walker and non-runner/walker options. Entry prices listed are $35 for the runner/walker category and $5 for the non-runner/walker category.
Course, festival and mission
The 5K course passes through five ecosystems in five kilometers: maritime forest, salt marsh, dunes, estuary, and beach. Festival activities occur during and after the run and include food trucks, local vendors, a silent auction, environmental education booths, games and crafts, live animals, and tours of a herpetarium and aquarium. Tours require advance sign-up at the event's Barrier Island table.
All proceeds benefit the Barrier Island Scholarship and Outreach Fund, which supports hands-on environmental education for local underserved K-12 students and Title 1 classrooms.
Practical information
Registration must be completed in advance to participate; registration includes festival admission. To guarantee a race T-shirt, register by March 20, 2026. Day-of festival entry may be offered as a price-per-vehicle fee. Lodging options are available through the event organizers. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and personal water bottles; water refill stations, compost, and recycling bins will be provided. Dogs are not allowed. Strollers are welcome at the festival but may be difficult on parts of the 5K due to gravel, sand, and roots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
