Bright Ideas 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the fourth annual Bright Ideas 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026! This vibrant event takes place at the picturesque Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, Berkeley, offering a certified course that features a variety of terrain in one of the Lowcountry's most beautiful settings. Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to participate in this 5K, combining athleticism with a great cause.
Be sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Fleet Feet's Carnes Crossroads location, or opt for race day packet pickup until 7:45 A.M. at Cypress Gardens. With limited parking available, carpooling or arriving early is recommended, and a shuttle service will be provided to a remote lot at Celanese. Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race, but you'll also be supporting the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program, which funds innovative projects for K-12 teachers in the area. Join us for an unforgettable race day filled with community spirit and the joy of giving back!
Be sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Fleet Feet's Carnes Crossroads location, or opt for race day packet pickup until 7:45 A.M. at Cypress Gardens. With limited parking available, carpooling or arriving early is recommended, and a shuttle service will be provided to a remote lot at Celanese. Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race, but you'll also be supporting the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program, which funds innovative projects for K-12 teachers in the area. Join us for an unforgettable race day filled with community spirit and the joy of giving back!
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 24, 2026 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.
Packet pickup will be 11 A.M.-6 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 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
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Bright Ideas 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (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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