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 vibrant **Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run** on **Saturday, October 18, 2025**, in beautiful **Aiken, South Carolina**! This exciting event not only promotes health and fitness but also shines a light on a vital cause—supporting girls who have been victims of sex trafficking through the incredible work of The Bridge 2 Home. Participants can choose to run, walk, or roll in the 5K race or take part in the fun 1-mile run designed for kids 9 and under. With a flat and scenic course starting at the Odell Weeks Activity Center, it's the perfect opportunity to get active while making a difference.
Proceeds from the event will assist victims of both human trafficking and Hurricane Helene, showcasing the community's spirit of unity and resilience. Early registration is available until October 5, 2025, ensuring participants receive an exclusive race t-shirt. Prizes await the top finishers in various age categories, and teams can compete for special fundraising recognition! Enjoy a day filled with music, games, and the camaraderie of fellow runners, all while contributing to two deserving causes. Sign up today and help us create a safe and healing environment for those in need
Proceeds from the event will assist victims of both human trafficking and Hurricane Helene, showcasing the community's spirit of unity and resilience. Early registration is available until October 5, 2025, ensuring participants receive an exclusive race t-shirt. Prizes await the top finishers in various age categories, and teams can compete for special fundraising recognition! Enjoy a day filled with music, games, and the camaraderie of fellow runners, all while contributing to two deserving causes. Sign up today and help us create a safe and healing environment for those in need
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].
NOTE: A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS RAISED WILL IMMEDIATELY GO TOWARD ASSISTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE! AIKEN AND THE CSRA HAVE COME TOGETHER IN AMAZING WAYS SINCE HURRICANE HELENE. TOGETHER, WE CAN CONTINUE THAT AND DO SO MUCH MORE! THE 5K & FUN RUN HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26TH. IT WILL STILL HELP CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, BUT WE ALSO WANT TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE HURRICANE WITH YOUR HELP! A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS RAISED FOR THIS RACE WILL BE GIVEN TO ASSIST STORM VICTIMS. PLEASE REGISTER OR DONATE AT THIS LINK TO DO SO MUCH GOOD FOR TWO GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN NEED!
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 9/25. Late registration is 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
NOTE: A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS RAISED WILL IMMEDIATELY GO TOWARD ASSISTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE! AIKEN AND THE CSRA HAVE COME TOGETHER IN AMAZING WAYS SINCE HURRICANE HELENE. TOGETHER, WE CAN CONTINUE THAT AND DO SO MUCH MORE! THE 5K & FUN RUN HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26TH. IT WILL STILL HELP CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, BUT WE ALSO WANT TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE HURRICANE WITH YOUR HELP! A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS RAISED FOR THIS RACE WILL BE GIVEN TO ASSIST STORM VICTIMS. PLEASE REGISTER OR DONATE AT THIS LINK TO DO SO MUCH GOOD FOR TWO GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN NEED!
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 9/25. Late registration is 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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