Memorial 5K - Bluffton
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9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial 5K Run/Walk : Bluffton, SC
The Bluffton Firefighter Foundation hosts a Memorial 5K Run/Walk on September 12, 2026, at 199 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton, South Carolina. The event marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 and raises funds for the Firefighter Emergency Fund, which provides direct support to local firefighters and their families during times of injury, illness, or unexpected hardship.
The event program includes multiple race categories:
- 5 km Adults
- 5 km Fire Fighters & First Responders
- 5 km Kids 12 and under
- 400 m Kids 8 and under fun run
Registration opens May 9, 2026. Registration fees differ by category: adults $35, first responders $30, kids 12 and under $25, and the kids 400 meter fun run is free. Packet pick up is scheduled the day before the event at Palmetto Running Company in Bluffton.
All participants receive a commemorative race shirt and a finishers medal. Trophies will be awarded to overall winners and there will be age group awards for 12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus. The event is presented in partnership with Palmetto Running Company and focuses on remembrance and support for local emergency responders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
