Runners and live music enthusiasts are in for a double dose of excitement on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when the Beaufort Executive Airport (locally known as Frogmore Intranational) hosts a full day of fitness, food, and entertainment.This year marks the fifth annual Flying Frog 5K/10K and the highly anticipated debut of Frog Fest, a music festival. All proceeds from the day’s festivities will benefit OPFOB (Operation Patriots FOB), a Ridgeland-based outdoor retreat dedicated to supporting active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families. You can learn more about their mission at OPFOB.org

The Flying Frog 5K/10K will kickoff at 8:00 am, and will offer a unique experience – running directly on the 3,400-foot airport runway. The USATF-certified course is famously fast and flat, extending into the scenic marshlands surrounding the airport. Participants can sign up at runsignup.com/Race/SC/LadysIsland/TheFlyingFrog5K. Every race registration includes complimentary admission to the Frog Fest music festival.

The Frog Fest Music Festival starting at 10:00 am will extend the excitement long after the runners cross the finish line. This first-ever event will feature nine local bands from across the Lowcountry stretching from Hardeeville to Charleston bands who will donate their time and talents to support the OPFOB cause. Admission to Frog Fest is only $10 for the general public, and free for registered runners and children under 12.  

Musical Lineup:

10:00 AM: Chris Jones
11:10 AM: Acoustic Bridge
11:50 AM: Walker Dean
12:30 PM: Distant Sounds
1:10 PM: Time and Pressure
1:50 PM: Debbie & the Boys of Summer
2:30 PM: Exit 8
3:10 PM: The Hardee Station Band
3:50 PM: The Weekly Special
Plan Your Trip:
Location: Beaufort Executive Airport, 39 Airport Circle, Lady’s Island, Beaufort, SC.
Amenities: Food truck vendors featuring a diverse mix of choices, two mobile beverage bars (wine and beer, sodas and water), and free onsite parking.
What to Bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Please note that no outside food or beverages are permitted.
Pets: Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun.
Weather: The event will go on, rain or shine (excluding hazardous conditions).

For more information, visit FlyingFrogFest.com or contact the Event Organizer Marlene Myers at (843) 929-7967 or tracy.myers@bcgov.net.