12th Annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run/Walk

NS PROMOS
12TH ANNUAL BROOKGREEN GARDENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 5K
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2024
6:00PM
BROOKGREEN GARDENS



Join NS PROMOS for the 12th Annual Brookgreen Gardens 5K Run/Walk in Murrells Inlet, SC! We are excited to partner once again with the beautiful, historic Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. The 9,100-acre property includes several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures placed in them, the Lowcountry Zoo, and trails through several ecosystems in nature reserves on the property.

RACE START:

* 5K race begins at 6:00pm

RACE SWAG:

* Participant shirt (while supplies last)
* Race bib
* Custom designed Made in the USA medal
* Complimentary entry for Brookgreen Gardens at a later date (some blackout dates apply)

RACE AND COURSE INFORMATION:

* USATF Certificate: SC22021BW
* Participants and their guests may enter Brookgreen Gardens property at 4:30pm on race day
* Entry closes at 5:40pm. Please arrive prior to this
* No water stop on course
* Runners, and walkers are all WELCOME!
* Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification
* Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

REGISTRATION:

* Registration is only available online
* Registration closes Sunday, May 25 at 4:00pm
* Participants strongly encouraged to pickup packet on Saturday (a friend may pick up for you-have registration confirmation available)

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:

* Saturday, May 24 from 2:00-3:30pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Avenue, MB)
* Sunday, May 25 from 4:30-5:45pm at Brookgreen Gardens (1931 Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet)
* Participants are strongly encouraged to pickup race packets on Saturday to avoid long lines on race day

PARKING:

* Plenty of parking at the Low Country Zoo -follow the signs
* Be prepared to show your race bib or confirmation email upon entering the Gardens
* Visitors are allowed to come with you at no cost

RESTROOMS:

* Port-o-Potties located near start/finish line

5K AWARDS:

* Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
* Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
* Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-up

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF COASTAL CAROLINA:

Welcome to Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina. We are parents who have children serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. This non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization serves to support one another, provide support to our troops, and promote patriotism in our community.
We will be accepting donations at packet pickup and race day. A wish list will be posted closer to race date or you can check their website for needed items. https://www.bluestarmothersofcoastalcarolina.com/wish-list.html

SOCIAL MEDIA/CONTACT:

Brookgreen Gardens: https://www.facebook.com/BrookgreenGardens
Brookgreen Gardens: www.brookgreen.org [http://www.brookgreen.org]
Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina https://www.bluestarmothersofcoastalcarolina.com/index.html
NS Promos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos
IG: @ns_promos
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos [https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromo]
Website: www.nspromos.com [http://www.nspromos.com]
RunMyrtleBeach: www.runmyrtlebeach.com [http://www.runmyrtlebeach.com]