Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with HELP of Beaufort at their 5th Annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th, 2026, starting at 8am from Bay & Newcastle Streets in Downtown Beaufort. You'll run a certified 5K course through historic downtown and across the iconic Woods Bridge, with packet pickup available at Grounded Running on Friday, July 3rd (10am-4pm). Whether you run in person or as a virtual participant, you can grab a t-shirt—just register by June 1st to guarantee sizing, or sign up race morning between 7:00-7:40am.