Flytrap 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Conway, South Carolina
- Price $39.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the inaugural Flytrap 5K Race, happening on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in beautiful Conway, Horry! This vibrant event kicks off the much-anticipated Flytrap Festival 2026, showcasing the unique flytrap species native to South Carolina Bays. Runners of all ages can participate in the 5K race, which will take place on a scenic straightaway dirt road, leading participants back to the finish line for a rewarding experience.
The race begins at 8:00 AM, with parking conveniently located at the start line at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and there are exciting awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as for winners in various age divisions. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event and celebrate nature while promoting awareness for the local flytrap species. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
The race begins at 8:00 AM, with parking conveniently located at the start line at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and there are exciting awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as for winners in various age divisions. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event and celebrate nature while promoting awareness for the local flytrap species. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
Join us Saturday, May 9th for the first Flytrap 5K Race! Finishers who complete this 5K receive a finishers medal.
The race takes place on a straight away dirt road with a circle around back to the finish line. Partnering with Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay, this race will kick off the Flytrap Festival 2026. Utilizing a beautiful piece of Solid Waste Authority property, this race and festival hopes to bring more awareness to this beautiful species that is native to South Carolina Bays.
*Please note that this race is not included in the Horry County employee time and financial reimbursement series*
RACE DISTANCE:
5K
START TIME:
8:00am
PARKING:
Parking will be at the start line located at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526. There will be signs to guide you back through the property.
PACKET PICK-UP/LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 8th at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center from 9am-11am.
Saturday, May 9th at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526.
START AND FINISH:
The start and finish lines will be in the same location.
TIMING:
Simply Timing
AWARDS:
All participants completing the 5K will receive a custom finishers medal. Male and female top three overall finishers will receive a medal, overall winners will not be eligible for age division awards. Male and female age division winners will receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place medal for the top three finishers in each division. See below for awards details.
AGE DIVISION STRUCTURE :
Age group awards are based on net (chip) time
1st, 2nd, 3rd place Male and Female
0 to 15
16 to 24
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 to 39
40 to 44
45 to 49
50 to 54
55 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus
All racers will receive a Flytrap 5K hat if registered before April 15th.
RACE DIRECTOR: Michaela LeMay
Horry County Parks and Recreation
Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov
843-915-7869
The race takes place on a straight away dirt road with a circle around back to the finish line. Partnering with Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay, this race will kick off the Flytrap Festival 2026. Utilizing a beautiful piece of Solid Waste Authority property, this race and festival hopes to bring more awareness to this beautiful species that is native to South Carolina Bays.
*Please note that this race is not included in the Horry County employee time and financial reimbursement series*
RACE DISTANCE:
5K
START TIME:
8:00am
PARKING:
Parking will be at the start line located at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526. There will be signs to guide you back through the property.
PACKET PICK-UP/LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 8th at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center from 9am-11am.
Saturday, May 9th at 101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, SC 29526.
START AND FINISH:
The start and finish lines will be in the same location.
TIMING:
Simply Timing
AWARDS:
All participants completing the 5K will receive a custom finishers medal. Male and female top three overall finishers will receive a medal, overall winners will not be eligible for age division awards. Male and female age division winners will receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place medal for the top three finishers in each division. See below for awards details.
AGE DIVISION STRUCTURE :
Age group awards are based on net (chip) time
1st, 2nd, 3rd place Male and Female
0 to 15
16 to 24
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 to 39
40 to 44
45 to 49
50 to 54
55 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus
All racers will receive a Flytrap 5K hat if registered before April 15th.
RACE DIRECTOR: Michaela LeMay
Horry County Parks and Recreation
Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov
843-915-7869
Races
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Flytrap 5K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Hat
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$39.10
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101 Environmental Parkway, Conway, 29526, SC, United States
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