Flytrap 5K

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