Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Aiken, South Carolina
- Price Free - $41.28
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Aiken, SC! This exciting event supports The Bridge 2 Home, a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young girls who have survived sex trafficking. Participants can choose to run, walk, or roll through the annual 5K, while kids aged 9 and under can take part in a free 1-mile fun run.
Don’t miss out on early-bird pricing, available until October 4, 2026, where you can register for just $38 and receive a complimentary t-shirt! After this date, registration will increase to $43, so be sure to secure your spot early! The race kicks off at the Odell Weeks Activity Center, featuring a mostly flat course through charming neighborhoods. Join us for a day filled with fun, music, and community spirit as we come together to raise awareness and funds for a meaningful cause. Whether you’re running for a prize or simply enjoying the festivities, your participation makes a difference!
Don’t miss out on early-bird pricing, available until October 4, 2026, where you can register for just $38 and receive a complimentary t-shirt! After this date, registration will increase to $43, so be sure to secure your spot early! The race kicks off at the Odell Weeks Activity Center, featuring a mostly flat course through charming neighborhoods. Join us for a day filled with fun, music, and community spirit as we come together to raise awareness and funds for a meaningful cause. Whether you’re running for a prize or simply enjoying the festivities, your participation makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS 10/4/26!!!
Register now to save money and get a free t-shirt.
Price goes up to $43 after 10/4/26.
THE BRIDGE 2 HOME IS A NON-PROFIT IN AIKEN, SC THAT SUPPORTS GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. TAKE A HEALTHY STEP FOR YOU AND THESE YOUNG GIRLS BY GIVING THEM A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND HEAL. THIS IS ONE OF OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISERS FOR THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE! LEARN MORE AT www.thebridge2home.com [http://www.thebridge2home.com].
Run, walk, or roll in our annual 5K race! A 1-mile fun run is also offered for the kids. Strollers, wheelchairs, and friendly pets are welcome, but please line up in the back at the starting line. No bicycles or skates.
DONATIONS: If you prefer to donate to this great cause and skip the sweaty part, click the DONATE button above! For other methods of donating cash or supplies/prizes for the race, call/text the # below. We appreciate you!
PRIZES FOR 5K: Men and women each have the following age categories with prizes for 1st place and ribbons for 2nd and 3rd: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. 1st through 3rd overall winners for men and for women will receive surprise prizes donated by generous donors.
TEAM PRIZE: Create a fundraising team to group participants as well as anyone who just wants to donate. The team who brings in the most money (including race registration fees) gets a prize! Call/text # below for help creating a team.
1-MILE FUN RUN: FREE! For kids 9 and under who aren't ready for the 5K yet, encourage healthy habits early by running or fast walking this 1-mile course on the paved track around the park. Register online by the early bird end date to receive a t-shirt as a participation prize. Plan on wearing the race t-shirt provided at check-in for safety reasons.
CELEBRATE, PLAY, AND LEARN: During the race, music and games are available for all participants and spectators to enjoy for free. Snacks and water will be provided for free.
REGISTRATION FOR 5K: Early-birds are guaranteed a t-shirt! Now through the end of early-bird, register for $38. Cost goes up to $43 through race day. Check-In: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on race day in the park outside of Odell Weeks Activity Center. For registration help, instructions are here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/registration-instructions/.
RACE COURSE: Start at the Odell Weeks Activity Center (Virginia Acres Park), 1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
The course is on paved streets in neighborhoods behind the park, mostly flat. See race map here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/race-route/
Water station will be at 1.5 mile mark.
Race volunteers and the Department of Public Safety will be stationed throughout the race and at intersections, so even young runners can safely stay on course.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, help, or for donation pickup, call/text Raquel at 314-807-6694
Register now to save money and get a free t-shirt.
Price goes up to $43 after 10/4/26.
THE BRIDGE 2 HOME IS A NON-PROFIT IN AIKEN, SC THAT SUPPORTS GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. TAKE A HEALTHY STEP FOR YOU AND THESE YOUNG GIRLS BY GIVING THEM A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND HEAL. THIS IS ONE OF OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISERS FOR THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE! LEARN MORE AT www.thebridge2home.com [http://www.thebridge2home.com].
Run, walk, or roll in our annual 5K race! A 1-mile fun run is also offered for the kids. Strollers, wheelchairs, and friendly pets are welcome, but please line up in the back at the starting line. No bicycles or skates.
DONATIONS: If you prefer to donate to this great cause and skip the sweaty part, click the DONATE button above! For other methods of donating cash or supplies/prizes for the race, call/text the # below. We appreciate you!
PRIZES FOR 5K: Men and women each have the following age categories with prizes for 1st place and ribbons for 2nd and 3rd: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. 1st through 3rd overall winners for men and for women will receive surprise prizes donated by generous donors.
TEAM PRIZE: Create a fundraising team to group participants as well as anyone who just wants to donate. The team who brings in the most money (including race registration fees) gets a prize! Call/text # below for help creating a team.
1-MILE FUN RUN: FREE! For kids 9 and under who aren't ready for the 5K yet, encourage healthy habits early by running or fast walking this 1-mile course on the paved track around the park. Register online by the early bird end date to receive a t-shirt as a participation prize. Plan on wearing the race t-shirt provided at check-in for safety reasons.
CELEBRATE, PLAY, AND LEARN: During the race, music and games are available for all participants and spectators to enjoy for free. Snacks and water will be provided for free.
REGISTRATION FOR 5K: Early-birds are guaranteed a t-shirt! Now through the end of early-bird, register for $38. Cost goes up to $43 through race day. Check-In: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on race day in the park outside of Odell Weeks Activity Center. For registration help, instructions are here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/registration-instructions/.
RACE COURSE: Start at the Odell Weeks Activity Center (Virginia Acres Park), 1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
The course is on paved streets in neighborhoods behind the park, mostly flat. See race map here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/race-route/
Water station will be at 1.5 mile mark.
Race volunteers and the Department of Public Safety will be stationed throughout the race and at intersections, so even young runners can safely stay on course.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, help, or for donation pickup, call/text Raquel at 314-807-6694
Races
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Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run
Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$41.28
OPENS 31 MAY -
1-Mile Fun Run for Age 9 and Under
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 31 MAYFree event for kids age 9 and under. Sign up during early bird phase for a free t-shirt!
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