Yes, but please don't turn the volume up too high. You need to be able to hear any volunteer or course monitor information.
We are an open course race so there is a chance that you could encounter a car or golf cart, however you should not experience significant traffic.
Due to insurance restrictions, we cannot allow dogs on our course.
Yes- someone may pick up your packet for you at early packet pick up (Fleet Feet) or on race day at the Fish Fry Shack.
We have plenty of porta potties at the start/finish at the Fish Fry Shack and will have a potty on the course as well.
Yes
No. Please plan to leave your personal items in your vehicle and lock your vehicle. We have ample parking near the Start/Finish area.
If you are picking up your packet on race day, please give yourself enough time to pick up the packet and walk any items you do not want to run/walk with back to your car.
Early packet pick up will be held on Thursday, May 28.
Race day packet pick up is January 24, 2026 from 6:15 AM until 7:45 AM at the Fish Fry Shack.
We will close packet pick up promptly at 7:45 AM so we can start the run/walk on time.
Our run/walk starts and finishes at the Sullivan's Island Fish Fry Shack located at 1424 Hennessy Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482.
Yes, you can register on your smart phone the morning. However, the earlier you register, the more likely you are to receive a shirt and your preferred size.
All runners and walkers will receive a finisher's medal. We also have overall, age group, and masters/grand masters/great grand masters awards.
YES! We love our littlest runners and strollers are allowed.
No. Our run/walk is entirely staffed by volunteers. We spend Fridays marking the course and getting the Fish Fry Shack ready for the after party.
You may pick up your packet on Saturday at the start/finish line, or a friend/family member may pick it up for you (on Thursday or Saturday).
No. You must pick up your shirt/bib at Fleet Feet or at the race start/finish on Saturday.
If you win an award, you must pick it up at the run/walk or at our designated location pick up location post run.
You may transfer your registration to another runner.
In your RunSignUp account, click on "Profile," find the race on the "Upcoming Events" tab and click on "Manage Registration" to transfer your registration.
If you need further assistance, email us at info@floppinflounder.com
Shirts are included in the registration fee.
Please register early to ensure you receive your preferred size. If you register late, you may not receive a shirt or your preferred size.
No, we do not allow deferrals. You may transfer your entry to another runner or walker.
Yes- and several state records have been set on our course! We have a course map on our website as well.
On race day, we will recognize our three largest teams. You'll get bragging rights for a year as well as having your photo featuredon the CRC and Floppin' Flounder social media.
Recruit your friends, family members, and running partners to join your team at registration.
We expect about 1000 runners and walkers total.
Our Floppin' Flounder 5K benefits the Sullivan's Island Fire and Rescue.
Yes! We will have two water stations on the course.
You are also welcome to bring your own hydration- camelbacks and hand helds are allowed.
We present the Peyton Moore award to the fastest boy and girl under age 12. This award is in memory of one of CRC’s youngest and most enthusiastic members, Peyton Moore, who passed away on June 4, 2013. Learn more about Peyton.
Our award breakdown is as follows:
Age group and award breakdown
- Top 3 overall male and female
- First Master (40 years and older) male and female
- First Grandmaster (50 years and older) male and female
- First Great Grandmaster (60 years and older) male and female
- Top 3 in the following age groups ( age 1-10, 11-14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over. )
