Okatie - Fly By 5K

Ready, Set, Fly! 🏃‍♂️🦉 We’re thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Okatie - Fly By 5K, soaring into action this February 6th 2027! This community race is all about fun, fitness, and family. Whether you’re a competitive runner chasing a PR or lacing up for your very first 5K, everyone’s invited to join the flock! Our mission is to offer an affordable, feel-good event that brings together students, families, and neighbors—building community through healthy choices and a whole lot of fun. 📍 Start & Finish: Okatie Elementary School, 53 Cherry Point Road, Bluffton, SC 🎉 Runners, walkers, strollers, and cheer squad's welcome! Come join us for a morning full of energy, smiles, and school spirit—let’s make the Okatie Fly By 5K a Bluffton tradition that takes off year after year! Race shirts included to all pre-registered participants before January 22nd. Saturday – February 6th, 2027 8:00 AM – Packet Pick Up and Check In 9:00AM - Kiddie Fun Run (0.3 miles) No Registration Required but encouraged. ONLY for Ages 6 & under 9:15AM Fly - By 5K – REGISTRATION REQUIRED Age group medal ceremony following end of the race. 1st place Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female in each age group. Age groups: 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and we will award first overall male and female & first overall Okatie Elementary Male and Female. (Plus a stroller division). Early Packet Pick up Friday February 5th, from 3:15PM-5:15PM we will have early Race Packet Pick Up at Okatie Elementary in front of the school. Please be mindful school dismissal is at 2:45PM and you will need to park in the parking lot and walk across the front crosswalk to pick up race packets. Registered participants may pick up their bibs and t-shirts during this time or pick up between 8-9 on Saturday morning. There is no RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Race shirts included to all pre-registered participants before January 22nd..

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