Event 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