Gator Festival 5K

Gator Festival 5K

Sat April 25, 2026

Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 US

Events

• 5K Walk/Run
  Price: $25
  Time: 8:00AM EDT
• Gator Dash - 1 Mile Fun Run
  Price: $18
  Time: 8:05AM EDT
• Virtual 5K
  Price: $25

Place

Elizabeth Brinkley Park
90 Bald Cypress Cir
Lake Waccamaw, NC US 28450

Description

Run (or Walk!) Like a Gator’s Chasing You! 🐊🏃‍♂️ Kick off Gator Fest with a run—or a stroll—with family and friends! Choose your pace and your race: a quick 1-mile or a lively 5K. Walkers, joggers, and runners of all speeds are welcome to join the fun. So grab your sneakers, bring your crew, and let’s hit the course—because it’s always a good time when Gators are involved! 🐊🎉

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, April 25

• 6:45am - 7:45am - Packet Pick Up (Bib and Shirt Pick Up)
• 7:45am - Race Line Up
• 8:00am - 5K
• 8:05am - 1 Mile Fun Run

Awards and Post Race Celebration at the Race Finish Line

Race Shirt

Register by March 26 to guarantee your Gator Fest Tee!

Race Medal

COURSE MAP

Parking and Location Map

Please enter Elizabeth Brinkley Park from Highway 214, which is known locally as “Sam Potts Highway.” From Hwy 214 (Sam Potts Highway) turn onto Bald Cypress Circle to enter the parking area. Bald Cypress Circle becomes Columbia Ave at the “big curve” and Columbia Ave will be closed from the “big curve” to Schley Ave. There will not be access to parking from Columbia Ave.

Run or Walk with Friends

Running is always more fun with friends! We encourage you to join a group or team during registration and then invite folks to join your team!

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