World Famous Blue Crab 5K
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Event
The World Famous Blue Crab 5K takes place on May 16, 2026 in Little River, South Carolina. The course runs through the trails and along boardwalks over the marsh at Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens. The event program includes the following distance:
- 5K
Two entry categories are listed: the open World Famous Blue Crab 5K and an Employee-World Famous Blue Crab 5K. All race participants receive a custom Blue Crab finisher’s medal. Entry fee is $35 plus a $2 administrative fee; employee entries are reimbursed after the race.
Logistics
The venue address is 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566. Parking is available at Vereen Memorial Gardens and at Little River Medical Center, 4303 Live Oak Drive. Packet pick-up and late registration occur Friday, May 15 at the Government and Justice Center (3230 Hwy 319 E, Conway) and later at the C.B. Berry Community Center (2250 Hwy 179, Little River); additional packet pick-up is scheduled at the C.B. Berry Community Center on race day. The start and finish lines are at the gate of Vereen Memorial and Historical Gardens.
Awards are given for overall male and female 1st through 3rd and by age divisions (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus). Age group awards are based on net chip time and must be collected in person; awards are not mailed. Registration open dates are listed for early 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.