Floppin' Flounder 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Sullivans Island, South Carolina
- Price $50.88
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Floppin' Flounder 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at beautiful Sullivans Island, Charleston! This beloved community event, now celebrating over 25 years, invites both seasoned runners and leisurely walkers to enjoy a scenic 5K run or walk along the picturesque coastline. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, complete with a race t-shirt and a finisher's medal for all.
Not only does this event promote health and fitness, but it also supports local causes, with proceeds benefiting the Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue Department, the Charleston Running Club, and other local charities. With awards for the top finishers in various age categories and special recognition for the fastest boy and girl under 12, the Floppin' Flounder 5K is a fantastic way to engage with the community while having fun in the sun. Remember to hydrate and prepare for a fantastic day, rain or shine!
Not only does this event promote health and fitness, but it also supports local causes, with proceeds benefiting the Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue Department, the Charleston Running Club, and other local charities. With awards for the top finishers in various age categories and special recognition for the fastest boy and girl under 12, the Floppin' Flounder 5K is a fantastic way to engage with the community while having fun in the sun. Remember to hydrate and prepare for a fantastic day, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
Floppin Flounder 5K Run and Walk is one of Charlestons favorite races. Presented by the Charleston Running Club (CRC) with help from the Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue Dept., this race has had a loyal following for over 25 years. We offer a 5K Run and a walk option. All participants get a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
Proceeds from Floppin Flounder benefit the Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue Dept., CRC, and other local charities.
AGE GROUP AND AWARD BREAKDOWN
* Top 3 overall male and female
* First Master (40 years and older) male and female
* First Grandmaster (50 years and older) male and female
* First Great Grandmaster (60 years and older) male and female
* Top 3 in the following age groups ( age 1-10, 11-14 and under,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, 80-84, 85 and over. )
In addition, we present the Peyton Moore award to the fastest boy and girl under age 12. This award is in memory of one of CRCs youngest and most enthusiastic members, Peyton Moore, who passed away on June 4, 2013. Learn more about Peyton [http://www.run4p.com/].
This event takes place rain or shine. It will be hot, so please hydrate!
PARKING INFORMATION:
Please make sure all 4 tires are off of the pavement when parking on the side of the road! This includes golf carts.
MIDDLE STREET: both sides have parallel parking available. Be mindful of the parking and "No Parking -->" signs.
BATTERY JASPER: Drive PAST 15th Station/Hennessey and turn left on the next street, Palmetto. Follow the signs to "Historical Marker" and there is a lot of parking along the Battery Jasper park. Please do not block driveways anywhere on the island.
Parking along Poe, Atlantic and other streets on Sullivan's Island: Please follow all parking signs and do not park where not allowed or block driveways.
DO NOT PARK IN THE LIBRARY OR POST OFFICE PARKING LOTS.
Proceeds from Floppin Flounder benefit the Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue Dept., CRC, and other local charities.
AGE GROUP AND AWARD BREAKDOWN
* Top 3 overall male and female
* First Master (40 years and older) male and female
* First Grandmaster (50 years and older) male and female
* First Great Grandmaster (60 years and older) male and female
* Top 3 in the following age groups ( age 1-10, 11-14 and under,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, 80-84, 85 and over. )
In addition, we present the Peyton Moore award to the fastest boy and girl under age 12. This award is in memory of one of CRCs youngest and most enthusiastic members, Peyton Moore, who passed away on June 4, 2013. Learn more about Peyton [http://www.run4p.com/].
This event takes place rain or shine. It will be hot, so please hydrate!
PARKING INFORMATION:
Please make sure all 4 tires are off of the pavement when parking on the side of the road! This includes golf carts.
MIDDLE STREET: both sides have parallel parking available. Be mindful of the parking and "No Parking -->" signs.
BATTERY JASPER: Drive PAST 15th Station/Hennessey and turn left on the next street, Palmetto. Follow the signs to "Historical Marker" and there is a lot of parking along the Battery Jasper park. Please do not block driveways anywhere on the island.
Parking along Poe, Atlantic and other streets on Sullivan's Island: Please follow all parking signs and do not park where not allowed or block driveways.
DO NOT PARK IN THE LIBRARY OR POST OFFICE PARKING LOTS.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $5.88 Fee & Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$50.88
CLOSED -
5K Walk
Incl. $5.88 Fee & Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$50.88
CLOSED
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