Plaid Nation 5K includes 2 Golf Tix, shirt & finishers medal

Plaid Nation 5K includes 2 Golf Tix, shirt & finishers medal Race Information

<h6><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>The Plaid Nation 5K Benefiting the Heritage Classic Foundation</b><br /><b>Produced by:</b> <b>Palmetto Running Company</b><br /><b>Saturday- April 11, 2026</b></span></h6> <h6>.</h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Please join us for the 4th annual Plaid Nation 5K, the official kick-off to RBC Heritage week, South Carolina’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament. The fun continues after the race, walk on over to the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the official Plaid Nation After Party. </span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Plaid Nation is the spirit that makes the RBC Heritage the most unique stop on the PGA TOUR.  It’s families and friends coming together year after year to be a part of something big, memorable and fun and now it includes a 5K run. </span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><b><span style="color:#ba372a">REGISTRATION:</span></b></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Registration is online only. Cut-off for registration is Wednesday April 9th at 11:59PM.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">There is <b>NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION</b>. </span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>SWAG</b></span> (included with your registration)<span style="color:#ba372a"><b>:</b></span></span></h6> <ol><li> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Finishers Medals to all participants!</span></h6> </li><li> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Plaid Nation 5K Tech T-shirt.</span></h6> </li><li> <h6><span style="color:#000000">A Free Beer sponsored by Michelob Ultra (anyone over 21)</span></h6> </li><li> <h6><span style="color:#000000">2 Free entries into Tuesday&#39;s RBC Heritage practice round. ($50.00 value). <b>Tickets will only be available at packet pick up.</b></span></h6> </li><li> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Overall Male and Female 5K winners receive a Plaid Nation trophy and 2 tournament tickets. 2nd place a Brooks Running race kit including a shirt, shorts and shoes ($300 value).</span><span style="color:#000000"> 3rd place a $100 Palmetto Running Company gift card.</span></h6> </li><li> <h6><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000">Top 3 in each age division will receive an additional limited-edition medal. 12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-60, 70-79, 80&#43;.</span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h6> </li></ol> <h6> </h6> <p><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>LODGING:</b></span> The Courtyard Hilton Head South is directly across the street and is offering a discounted rate for all participants. Contact Peggy at <a href="mailto:PeggyM&#64;lbaproperties.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PeggyM&#64;lbaproperties.com</a> for more information.</p> <h6><b><span style="color:#ba372a">RACE COURSE:</span></b></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">The race will begin at the beautiful Lowcountry Celebration Park. This scenic course will then take you through the South Forest Beach neighborhood through hidden paths and back to the park for the Plaid Nation After Party and Festival!</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><b>*NOTE** this is partially closed course. </b></span></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Runners are required to follow all pedestrian traffic laws. There will be officers on duty at high traffic intersections to ensure safety for all participants. </span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>RACE EXPO &amp; PACKET PICK UP:</b></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#e03e2d"><span style="color:#000000">Sponsored by Brooks Running.</span></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>When:</u></b> April 10th from 2:00PM- 6:00PM</span><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span></h6> <h6><b><u><span style="color:#000000">Where:</span></u></b><span style="color:#000000"> Palmetto Running Company in the Shelter Cove Towne Centre</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">We highly recommend participants pick up their packets at Palmetto Running Company on April 11th. </span><span style="color:#000000"><br />Please bring your confirmation email (hardcopy or smartphone) to Pick Up.  Late pick up available at the race site before the race (see below for times)</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">- You may pick up for more than one person.<br />- You may purchase additional race T-shirts at packet-pickup if available.</span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><b><span style="color:#ba372a">AWARDS TO OVERALL WINNERS:</span></b></h6> <h6>Overall Male and Female 5K winners receive a Plaid Nation trophy and 2 tournament tickets. 2nd place a Brooks Running race kit including a shirt, shorts and shoes ($300 value). 3rd place a $100 Palmetto Running Company gift card.</h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>AFTER PARTY HOSTED BY THE BANK </b></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">The fun continues after the race, walk on over to the BANK Hilton Heads Beer Garden for the Plaid Nation After Party. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"> </span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>SUSTAINABILITY AT THE RBC HERITAGE:</b></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Over the past few years, the RBC Heritage has been working hard to make sure that it is one of the most sustainable tournaments on the PGA TOUR. They are seeking to lighten the overall environmental footprint of the event while taking steps to foster nature, conserve resources, and engage and support the local community. </span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Palmetto Running Company will be providing waste recycling.</span></h6> <p><span style="color:#000000">Proceeds will be donated to the Heritage Classic Foundation. <br /></span></p> <h6><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>ABOUT THE CHARITY</b></span>.</h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Since our founding in 1987, the Heritage Classic Foundation has been about more than golf: We’ve donated $52.9 million to charities in South Carolina. From college scholarships to nutritious meals, emergency housing to early childhood education, workforce training to culture and arts, we’re enriching life in the region we love.</span></h6> <p><span style="color:#000000">Have a heart of plaid?  </span></p> <h6><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>HILTON HEAD WEATHER:</b></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Warm weather, sunny days, and the lowest humidity of the year make April the perfect month for a 5K.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">* Average low temp - ~ 56</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">* Average high temp. ~ 76</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">* Hilton Head averages only 6 days of rain in the month of April.</span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><b><span style="color:#ba372a">RACE DAY:</span></b></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">Please be ready to run / walk at race start time 9:00AM sharp.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">You are responsible for your own hydration/fuel - water will be provided at the start / finish.</span></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><b><span style="color:#ba372a">SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:</span></b></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>Friday - April 10th</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">2:00PM - 6:00PM | Packet Pickup at Palmetto Running Company, Shelter Cover Town Centre, HHI</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>**NOTE** There is NO race day registration </b></span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>Saturday - April 11th</u></b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Location: Lowcountry Celebration Park - Hilton Head Island</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">8:00AM Packet Pickup for anyone unable to make it on the 12th.</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">8:45AM Race Announcements &amp; Warm Up</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">9:00AM Race Start</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">9:30AM After party begins sponsored by Michelob Ultra, Coke, Brooks Running, Nutra Shop, The Bank, Pocket Full of Sunshine, Hilton Head Coffee &amp; Palmetto Running Company.</span></h6> <h6><span style="color:#000000">10:15AM Awards Ceremony</span></h6> <p><span style="color:#000000">11:00AM Post-Race Party at the Bank Beer Garden</span></p> <h6> </h6> <h6><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>RACE RESULTS:</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Runner&#39;s individual times will be emailed 30seconds after they finish. Final results will be posted shortly after the completion of the entire event at <a href="https://palmettorunningcompany.com/raceresults " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://palmettorunningcompany.com/raceresults </a></span></h6>