05/23/2026
‼️Event update due to weather‼️
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IMPORTANT PALMETTO HEROES HIKE 2026 UPDATE
Due to severe weather and storms expected in the area, this year’s Palmetto Heroes Hike will move indoors to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers, honoree families, and staff.
The entire event will now take place inside Bon Secours Wellness Arena !
This year’s hike route will take place throughout the arena concourse, with opening and closing ceremonies held inside the arena as families of our honorees share the stories and legacies of their loved ones from the stage.
To help replace the longer outdoor route, hikers are encouraged to ruck and utilize the arena stairs throughout the event.
Event Schedule:
• 12-Mile Hiker Check-In: 7:00 AM
• 6-Mile Hiker Check-In: 9:00 AM
• Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM
• Closing Ceremony: 12:20 PM
• After Party on the Arena Floor: 12:40 PM – 2:30 PM
Please enter through the Furman Entrance for registration.
Parking is available in the VIP Lot off Church Street and in the parking garage nearest the arena.
What to Bring:
• Signed waiver
• Water bottles and snacks
• American flags
Reminder:
This event is a memorial hike, not a race.
For the safety of the group, bikes, scooters, and similar items are not permitted. Strollers are welcome. Please leave pets at home unless they are service dogs.
While the format may look different this year, the mission remains the same:
to honor the fallen, support their families, and stand together as one community committed to ensuring these heroes are never forgotten.
We look forward to welcoming nearly 300 registered participants for this unique Palmetto Heroes Hike experience inside BSWA.
Online registration is now closed. Walk-ups are welcome!