Sunshine Festival 5k

JUL
4
2026
A July 4, 2026 running event on St. Simons Island featuring a 5K, a 1-mile run, and an adaptive 5K wheelchair race. It is the 42nd annual event and is designated an RRCA State Championship.
Sat 4 Jul 2026
5 kilometers

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Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k & 1 Mile

The Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k and 1-mile takes place on July 4, 2026, on St. Simons Island, Georgia. This is the 42nd annual running of the event and it coincides with the 250th anniversary of the nation and the 50th anniversary of the Golden Isles Track Club.

Distances offered:

  • 5K
  • 1 mile
  • Adaptive Athlete 5K wheelchair race

The Road Runners Club of America has designated the 5K as an official State Championship Event. The event venue is listed as 601 Mallery Street, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522, United States.

Registration details provided by the organizer:

  • 5K: registration opens 28 November 2025 and closes 29 November 2025; fee $25.00.
  • 1 Mile: registration opens 1 October 2025 and closes 28 November 2025; fee $15.00.
  • Adaptive Athlete 5K: registration opens 28 November 2025 and closes 4 July 2026; fee $45.00.

The description above presents the event format, official designation, location, anniversaries observed, and the registration windows and fees as supplied. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Adaptive Athlete 5k
5 km
1 Mile
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