Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Aiken, South Carolina
- Price Free - $41.28
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina! This uplifting event is not just a race; it's a chance to support a vital cause. Organized by The Bridge 2 Home, a non-profit dedicated to helping girls who have experienced the horrors of sex trafficking, your participation will directly contribute to providing these young girls with a safe and nurturing environment to heal.
Whether you choose to run, walk, or roll, this event features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run for kids aged 9 and under. The 5K race will have age categories for both men and women, with prizes for the top finishers, while the fun run encourages kids to embrace healthy habits in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The race kicks off at the Odell Weeks Activity Center, with a scenic course on paved streets, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., and early registrants can secure a special event t-shirt! Enjoy music, games, and delicious snacks while supporting a meaningful cause. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while staying active!
Whether you choose to run, walk, or roll, this event features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run for kids aged 9 and under. The 5K race will have age categories for both men and women, with prizes for the top finishers, while the fun run encourages kids to embrace healthy habits in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The race kicks off at the Odell Weeks Activity Center, with a scenic course on paved streets, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., and early registrants can secure a special event t-shirt! Enjoy music, games, and delicious snacks while supporting a meaningful cause. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while staying active!
Organiser's Description
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. Find out more about this important cause at www.thebridge2home.com [http://www.thebridge2home.com].
Run, walk, or roll in our 3rd 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 10/5/25 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 drinks will be available for CASH purchase and will benefit The Bridge 2 Home or sponsoring organizations. Plenty of water provided for free.
REGISTRATION FOR 5K: Early-birds are guaranteed a t-shirt! Now through 10/5/25, register for $38. Cost goes up to $43 on 10/6/25 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 directors 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
Run, walk, or roll in our 3rd 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 10/5/25 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 drinks will be available for CASH purchase and will benefit The Bridge 2 Home or sponsoring organizations. Plenty of water provided for free.
REGISTRATION FOR 5K: Early-birds are guaranteed a t-shirt! Now through 10/5/25, register for $38. Cost goes up to $43 on 10/6/25 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 directors 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
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