Subaru of Hilton Head is Sponsoring the Publix Hilton Head Firecracker Run

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - June 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Subaru of Hilton Head has long provided Lowcountry drivers with some of the most versatile vehicles on the market, but this is a dealership that also prides itself on community engagement. The latest example of this is the dealership’s sponsorship of the 28th Annual Publix Hilton Head Firecracker 5000.

The Firecracker 5000 has a long a storied history as one of Beaufort County’s largest and oldest road races. It’s also one of the top ten races in all of South Carolina, and as such attracts runners from all over the region.

Mark Weisner, event coordinator, said, “The Firecracker has become an Independence Day tradition for many Islanders and visitors. It is truly a family event. We are seeing groups with 15 to 20 family members with participants of all ages including grandparents to kids under 10. To accommodate the families, we have even begun offering discounts to groups of 8 or more.”

One particularly notable fact about this year’s Firecracker 5000 is its new venue. Traditionally, the race has been staged from Shelter Cove Park, but construction is preventing the race from beginning there this year. This year, the course’s beginning point will be behind Jarvis Creek Park on the Cross Island Parkway. The race will take participants through a variety of area before ending at the main entrance of Jarvis Creek Park.

The race will be followed by a 4th of July celebration that includes events such as a children’s fun run and live music from Chris Jones. There will also be a variety of refreshments, including fresh fruit and a craft beer garden.

A variety of local charities stand to benefit from this event, including The Hilton Head High School Cross Country Team, The Hilton Head Runners Club, and The Hilton Head Rotary Club.

Area residents who would like a course map or additional information can visit www.bearfootsports.com or call (843) 757-8520.

Subaru of Hilton Head is part of the New River Auto Mall. The New River Auto Mall is a group of 12 dealerships featuring 16 franchises, including Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Land Rover, Subaru, and Volkswagen. The New River Auto Mall is located on Highway 278, 5 miles east of I-95 at exit 8. You can find the mall online at www.newriverautomall.com.

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