World Famous Blue Crab 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Little River, South Carolina
- Price $39.10 - $55.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the World Famous Blue Crab 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Little River, South Carolina! This exciting race will take place at the stunning Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens, where participants will enjoy a scenic route that weaves through beautiful trails and boardwalks over marshland. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome to join this 5K adventure, starting at 8:00 AM, as they compete for a custom Blue Crab finishers medal.
Parking is conveniently available at both Vereen Memorial Gardens and the nearby Little River Medical Center, ensuring easy access to this fantastic event. Don't miss the chance to collect awards in various categories, including overall male and female winners, as well as age division awards. Make sure to pick up your race packet on May 15th or on race day starting at 7:00 AM. Mark your calendars and prepare to run in the heart of nature at the World Famous Blue Crab 5K – an event that promises fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Parking is conveniently available at both Vereen Memorial Gardens and the nearby Little River Medical Center, ensuring easy access to this fantastic event. Don't miss the chance to collect awards in various categories, including overall male and female winners, as well as age division awards. Make sure to pick up your race packet on May 15th or on race day starting at 7:00 AM. Mark your calendars and prepare to run in the heart of nature at the World Famous Blue Crab 5K – an event that promises fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Join us May 16, 2026 for the World Famous Blue Crab 5K at the beautiful Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens. The event will take place among the trails of the beautiful gardens and on the boardwalks over the scenic marsh in Little River, South Carolina. All race participants will receive a custom Blue Crab finishers medal.
RACE DISTANCE:
5K
START TIMES:
8:00am
PARKING:
Parking will be at Vereen Memorial Gardens at 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566 and the Little River Medical Center at 4303 Live Oak Drive, Little River, SC 29566 (Please look for staff in blue vests aiding with parking).
PACKET PICK-UP/LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Friday, May 15th, at the Government and Justice Center (1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526) from 9am-11am AND Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens from 10am-12pm during the Steps Against Stigma Walk (2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566).
Saturday, May 16th beginning at 7:00am at CB Berry Community Center (2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566).
START AND FINISH:
The start and finish lines will be at gate of Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given in the following categories (Must be present to receive award, no mailing of awards)
Overall:
Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (5k and 10K)
Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net chip time)
0 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus
**Employees are $35 for enrollment and will be reimbursed after the race concludes.
RACE DIRECTOR: MICHAELA LEMAY
Horry County Parks and Recreation
https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/race-series/
Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov
843-915-7869
RACE DISTANCE:
5K
START TIMES:
8:00am
PARKING:
Parking will be at Vereen Memorial Gardens at 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566 and the Little River Medical Center at 4303 Live Oak Drive, Little River, SC 29566 (Please look for staff in blue vests aiding with parking).
PACKET PICK-UP/LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Friday, May 15th, at the Government and Justice Center (1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526) from 9am-11am AND Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens from 10am-12pm during the Steps Against Stigma Walk (2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566).
Saturday, May 16th beginning at 7:00am at CB Berry Community Center (2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566).
START AND FINISH:
The start and finish lines will be at gate of Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given in the following categories (Must be present to receive award, no mailing of awards)
Overall:
Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (5k and 10K)
Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net chip time)
0 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus
**Employees are $35 for enrollment and will be reimbursed after the race concludes.
RACE DIRECTOR: MICHAELA LEMAY
Horry County Parks and Recreation
https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/race-series/
Lemay.Michaela@horrycountysc.gov
843-915-7869
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