Buggy Bee 5k

  • Date Sat 22nd August 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Seneca, South Carolina
  • Price $32.80 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the inaugural Buggy Bee 5K taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in beautiful Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina! This exciting run, walk, and virtual race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, making it the perfect community event for seasoned runners, casual walkers, and families alike. The scenic 5K course at Shaver Recreation Complex promises a memorable day filled with community spirit, engaging sponsor exhibits, delicious food trucks, and, most importantly, a mission that goes beyond just race day.

The Buggy Bee 5K is dedicated to supporting First Light, an organization that provides crucial advocacy and support services for survivors of sexual assault and child abuse. By joining this event, you're not only participating in a fun and healthy activity but also contributing to a meaningful cause that helps children and families in need. With a family-friendly atmosphere, finisher recognition, and even a celebratory banana for all finishers, this event is about coming together as a community to raise awareness and promote healing. Whether you join us in person or participate virtually, your support makes a difference. Lace up your running shoes for survivors, run for hope, and help us build a compassionate

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL BUGGY BEE 5K!

Join us for the first annual Buggy Bee 5K Run, Walk & Virtual Race, a community event dedicated to supporting First Light and honoring the legacy behind the Gwynnie Bee House in Oconee County, South Carolina.

Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, participating with your family, or joining us virtually from anywhere, the Buggy Bee 5K is designed for participants of all ages and abilities. The in-person event will take place at Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca, SC, and will feature a scenic 5K course, community engagement opportunities, sponsor exhibits, food trucks, and a meaningful mission that extends far beyond race day.

The Buggy Bee 5K benefits First Light, an organization that provides advocacy, counseling, and crisis response services to survivors of sexual assault and child abuse throughout Anderson and Oconee Counties. These services are offered at no cost to those who need them, helping children, families, and survivors navigate some of life's most difficult circumstances with support, dignity, and hope.

The event is named in honor of Gwynnie Bee, a young child whose story profoundly impacted our community and inspired the creation of the Gwynnie Bee House. Through this race, we seek to honor her memory while supporting children and families who need advocacy and healing services today. To learn more about Gwynnie Bee's story and the mission behind the Gwynnie Bee House, please visit First Light's website [https://firstlightsc.org/about] and read the story that inspired this event.

The Buggy Bee 5K is more than a race, it's an opportunity to come together as a community, raise awareness, support survivors, and build a lasting tradition centered on compassion, resilience, and hope.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
=> Timed 5K Run & Walk
=> Virtual Participation Option
=> Family-Friendly Atmosphere
=> Community Sponsors & Exhibitors
=> Race Shirt (while supplies last)
=> Finisher Recognition
=> Opportunities to Support First Light's Mission

Oh... and finishers get the all important BANANA!

Whether you join us on race day in Seneca or participate virtually from your hometown, every registration helps support First Light and the individuals and families they serve.

Lacing Up for SURVIVORS. Running for HOPE. Building COMMUNITY.

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line, or wherever you choose to run!

Races

  • Buggy Bee 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

  • Buggy Bee Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • Buggy Bee Virtual

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    $43.40

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Location

698 W South 4th St., Seneca, 29678, SC, United States

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