Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon - South Carolina Community Events

With so many diets and weight-loss supplements circulating our daily lives, it is sometimes the greatest idea to get back to basics. Baby Boomers who own Palmetto Bluff cottages know exactly where getting fit and staying healthy intersect. Just off of Plantation Park Drive and Dillon Drive, the Palmetto Running Company is drawing in visitors and residents for its great gear, free running club, and exciting Palmetto Bluff festivals and events. 

Founded by local runners, and continued by the Lowcountry community, The Palmetto Running Company has become a tourist attraction and a host to numerous local events. The most recent event stirring up attention is the Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon, a fundraising event for BackPack Buddies. BackPack Buddies helps provide food for children that may otherwise not have enough by sending backpack homes with children each weekend full of food. For a $70 registration fee, athletes are able to give $20 of the fee back to their community; getting fit in the process. Don’t forget the post race party at the finish line!

On Sunday, March 9th at 9:00AM runners will take off from Laurel Oak Boy Road for a 13 mile marathon through gorgeous countryside, along rushing rivers, and over a few steep inclines. Passing by The Point on Old Palmetto Bluff Road, runners swing by stunning scenery speckled with adorable Palmetto Bluff cottages. The warm weather works up a sweat as athletes trek though the best places to live in South Carolina, but Palmetto Bluff is prepared for anything with its six drink stations, and first aid stations situated at either end of the five mile loop. 

Competitors are of all ages, and many winners of the previous years are 50+. Running is a growing trend for the Baby Boomer generation, and many are looking forward to this year’s big run followed by marathon celebrations. Palmetto Bluff festivals and events celebrate the close-knits communities with a whole day of festivities. Each participant receives a Finisher medal, with first place medals awarded to each male and female contestant of highest performance. Register at active.com before Thursday, March, 6th to secure your spot in the Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon.

Known as one of the best places to live in coastal South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff festivals and events are only two reasons this master-planned community is our pick for Baby Boomers looking to retire in South Carolina. The gated waterfront community boasts an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course overlooking the crystal waters of the May River. 

Palmetto Bluff cottages hold a modest cottage appeal while implementing the luxury amenities offered by a private community. Mature oaks and drooping willows border the brick walking paths, and shade the beautifully constructed homes of Palmetto Bluff. If you're like me, you'll fall in love with the Wilson Village where boutique stores, and fine dining is only a block away. Take a tour through one of the best places to live in South Carolina, and explore the endless amenities at Palmetto Bluff.

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