Grab your running shoes and your best Gump Getup - the Beaufort Shrimp Festival's Run Forrest Run 5K returns Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026! 🍤👟 And we can't think of a better way to enjoy Shrimp Season in the Lowcountry than with Forrest Gump and Bubba.

Race through iconic movie locations to make Lowcountry history. Feel the ocean breeze in your poncho as you compete over the Woods Memorial Bridge. Take your photo with our Forrest Gump impersonator at the Start / Finish line. First, Second, and Third Place runners will receive the coveted Run Forrest Run 5K medals both for winners of each age division and overall placers.

Bring your favorite characters from the Forrest Gump movie to life as you race towards shrimp glory. We encourage participants to get groovy with themed costumes and unique outfits. Those donning a Forrest Gump getup can race to the finish line in hopes of claiming the Fastest Forrest Award. Register now and RUN, FORREST, RUN!

The 2026 Run Forrest Run kicks off the Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series, which includes the Swing Bridge Run (Nov. 1) and Turkey Trot (Nov. 27). Register for the 2026 Beaufort Triple Crown Bundle (on this website) to support three local nonprofits - Beaufort Digital Corridor, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, and Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry. Participants who complete the race series will be eligible for special awards for the best combined time. ONLY 125 BUNDLES AVAILABLE! Register before the cutoff on Oct. 1!

**REGISTRATION FEES: **

• Pre-registration (Prior to 9/1/26): **$40 **
• Regular registration (9/1/26 – 10/1/26 @ 11:59 PM): $45
• Late registration (10/2/26 @ 10 AM–5 PM and 10/3/26 @ 6:30–7:45 AM): $50

*Be sure to register by 9/17 to ensure you receive your T-shirt order*

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