Bright Ideas 5K

  • Date Sat 26th April 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Moncks Corner, South Carolina
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the fourth annual Bright Ideas 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the beautiful Moncks Corner, Berkeley! Set amidst the stunning backdrop of Cypress Gardens, this event features a challenging certified course that winds through varied terrain, offering a unique running experience in one of the Lowcountry's most picturesque locations.

Participants can look forward to packet pickup on Friday, April 25, from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Fleet Feet's Carnes Crossroads location, with race day pickup available until 7:45 A.M. at Cypress Gardens. To ensure everyone has a smooth experience, parking is limited, so carpooling or arriving early is encouraged. A convenient shuttle will be provided to a nearby lot at Celanese. Best of all, every step taken in this 5K helps support the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program, providing valuable funding for innovative projects in local K-12 schools. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate education in our community!

Organiser's Description

Join us at Cypress Gardens for the fourth annual Bright Ideas 5K! You'll enjoy a challenging CERTIFIED course of varied terrain in one of the prettiest locations in the Lowcountry. Check out photos from last year's race! [https://berkeleyelectric.smugmug.com/Events-Festivals/Bright-Ideas-Program/2024-Bright-Ideas-5K]

Packet pickup will be 11 A.M.-6 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 AT FLEET FEET'S CARNES CROSSROADS LOCATION. Race day packet pickup is also available until 7:45 a.m. at Cypress Gardens.

Parking is limited at Cypress Gardens, so please carpool or arrive early. A shuttle to a remote lot at Celanese (formerly DuPont) will be provided. The road into Cypress Gardens is part of the course. For the safety of our athletes, the road will close at 7:45 a.m. and will reopen after the last athlete has cleared the road.

All proceeds from this run/walk benefit Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas Education Grant Program, which supports innovative and effective projects that are not covered by traditional school funding. Public and private K-12 teachers in BEC's service territory can apply for grants up to $1,500 each year. The application period for 2025 opens Jan. 1. Grant winners will be recognized at the 5K's awards ceremony.

Berkeley Electric Cooperative is South Carolina's largest not-for-profit electric provider and serves portions of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

Races

  • Bright Ideas 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    Your participation in the Bright Ideas 5K and the generosity of our sponsors directly supports education in the tri-county area.

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Location

3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, 29461, SC, United States

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