Soar on Skimmers Fun Run — Where Every Step Sparks School Spirit!
- Date Fri 23rd October 2026
- Time 10:15AM EDT
- Location Sullivans Island, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Soar on Skimmers Fun Run taking place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at beautiful Sullivans Island, Charleston! This spirited event invites SIES students to sprint towards a fundraising goal of $75,000, all while promoting school pride and community involvement. Participants will run a 0.25-mile loop in waves, with each class showing their enthusiasm and energy throughout the day from 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM.
Spectators, including parents and friends, are encouraged to cheer from the sidelines as students strive to complete as many loops as possible in 30 minutes. Not only does this fun run foster school spirit, but it also supports essential programs such as technology classes, arts, and environmental initiatives. Plus, if the fundraising goal is met, you’ll witness a hilarious spectacle as Ms. Cassell, Ms. King, and Friends President Paige Hauff become human ice cream sundaes! Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories, all while supporting education and community values!
Spectators, including parents and friends, are encouraged to cheer from the sidelines as students strive to complete as many loops as possible in 30 minutes. Not only does this fun run foster school spirit, but it also supports essential programs such as technology classes, arts, and environmental initiatives. Plus, if the fundraising goal is met, you’ll witness a hilarious spectacle as Ms. Cassell, Ms. King, and Friends President Paige Hauff become human ice cream sundaes! Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories, all while supporting education and community values!
Organiser's Description
SOAR ON SKIMMERS FUN RUN
WHERE EVERY STEP SPARKS SCHOOL SPIRIT!
SPRINT TO OUR GOAL
Our goal for this years event is $75,000. We are need every SIES Student to sign up for this amazing event! Our total annual goal is $250,000 to fund technology classes, the Spanish program, GreenHeart Project, staff professional development, and Aquarium Think Tank maintenance and stocking.
Classes that have the most participation or raise the most funds will be recognized by the Friends Group. IF we reach our goal of $75,000, Ms. Cassell, Ms. King and Friends President, Paige Hauff will become a human ice cream sundae; yes you read that correctly!
WHERE IS THE EVENT TAKING PLACE FOR SIES STUDENTS ONLY?
The run/walk is for SIES Students only. The sidelines are for _PARENTS AND FAMILY FRIENDS_ so get ready to cheer. The one thing we ask is that furry family friends stay home for the day. Meet your Skimmer on the beach directly behind the school at:
2014 Mike Perkis Pl, Sullivans Island, SC 29482
PARKING & VIEWING
Families can access the beach from the school boardwalk or from any access point between Stations 2123. These locations will put you right along the 0.25-mile course, giving you great spots to cheer students on as they run back and forth.
T-SHIRTS
This years shirt is a new color and can be worn for Spirit Day. Shirts will be sent home the week of the event. ORDER BY OCTOBER THE 6TH!!!
NO EARLY CHECKOUT
Students will return to the building with their class immediately after their run.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
For safety and logistics, dogs are not permitted at this event.
CHEER ON SIES
This is our second-ever in-school fundraising Fun Run, and we are thrilled to celebrate as a community. Please cheer on our students, volunteers, and staff as we work together to make this an energetic and memorable day!
RUN/WALK TIMES & CLASS LINEUP ORDER
1040am
CD
1000am
Kindergarten
1130am
1st Grade
1100pm
2nd Grade
1230pm
3rd Grade
1200pm
4th Grade
130pm
5th Grade
WHAT ARE THE EVENT HOURS?
The event will run from 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM. The classes will be coming out to the beach throughout this time and the classes will start in waves.
HOW DOES THE RUN/WALK WORK?
Each grade level will participate in waves. Students will complete as many loops as they can within a 30-minute time period. Each loop is a 0.25-mile out-and-back, totaling 0.5 miles per loop.
ARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED?
Yes! We will need volunteers along the course and the finish line. Please click volunteer above to select how you want to help.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT THE EVENT?
Participants will enjoy music, community spirit, and a chance to have fun while fundraising for the school.
HOW TO FUNDRAISE: Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to sponsor you in the fun run! You can use your website that you create here and record their name and donation amount on this paper for your records. Write your thank you notes after the run. *Donations support additional teachers, teacher supplies, Green Heart gardening, aquariums, support for music and art, and more!
FUN RUN PRICES: Individual Grab Bags for students when they raise $50, $250, $500 and at $1000 Booking Vending Machine Coin and Pizza Party in the Library. School Wide Prizes 25K=School Wide No Homework Night, 50K-DJ Dance Party at Recess, 75K Make Ms.King, Ms.Cassell and Friends President Paige Hauff be come a human icecream sundae.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the event, please click the contact button below or reach out to siesfriends.skimmers@gmail.com.
WHERE EVERY STEP SPARKS SCHOOL SPIRIT!
SPRINT TO OUR GOAL
Our goal for this years event is $75,000. We are need every SIES Student to sign up for this amazing event! Our total annual goal is $250,000 to fund technology classes, the Spanish program, GreenHeart Project, staff professional development, and Aquarium Think Tank maintenance and stocking.
Classes that have the most participation or raise the most funds will be recognized by the Friends Group. IF we reach our goal of $75,000, Ms. Cassell, Ms. King and Friends President, Paige Hauff will become a human ice cream sundae; yes you read that correctly!
WHERE IS THE EVENT TAKING PLACE FOR SIES STUDENTS ONLY?
The run/walk is for SIES Students only. The sidelines are for _PARENTS AND FAMILY FRIENDS_ so get ready to cheer. The one thing we ask is that furry family friends stay home for the day. Meet your Skimmer on the beach directly behind the school at:
2014 Mike Perkis Pl, Sullivans Island, SC 29482
PARKING & VIEWING
Families can access the beach from the school boardwalk or from any access point between Stations 2123. These locations will put you right along the 0.25-mile course, giving you great spots to cheer students on as they run back and forth.
T-SHIRTS
This years shirt is a new color and can be worn for Spirit Day. Shirts will be sent home the week of the event. ORDER BY OCTOBER THE 6TH!!!
NO EARLY CHECKOUT
Students will return to the building with their class immediately after their run.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
For safety and logistics, dogs are not permitted at this event.
CHEER ON SIES
This is our second-ever in-school fundraising Fun Run, and we are thrilled to celebrate as a community. Please cheer on our students, volunteers, and staff as we work together to make this an energetic and memorable day!
RUN/WALK TIMES & CLASS LINEUP ORDER
1040am
CD
1000am
Kindergarten
1130am
1st Grade
1100pm
2nd Grade
1230pm
3rd Grade
1200pm
4th Grade
130pm
5th Grade
WHAT ARE THE EVENT HOURS?
The event will run from 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM. The classes will be coming out to the beach throughout this time and the classes will start in waves.
HOW DOES THE RUN/WALK WORK?
Each grade level will participate in waves. Students will complete as many loops as they can within a 30-minute time period. Each loop is a 0.25-mile out-and-back, totaling 0.5 miles per loop.
ARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED?
Yes! We will need volunteers along the course and the finish line. Please click volunteer above to select how you want to help.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT THE EVENT?
Participants will enjoy music, community spirit, and a chance to have fun while fundraising for the school.
HOW TO FUNDRAISE: Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to sponsor you in the fun run! You can use your website that you create here and record their name and donation amount on this paper for your records. Write your thank you notes after the run. *Donations support additional teachers, teacher supplies, Green Heart gardening, aquariums, support for music and art, and more!
FUN RUN PRICES: Individual Grab Bags for students when they raise $50, $250, $500 and at $1000 Booking Vending Machine Coin and Pizza Party in the Library. School Wide Prizes 25K=School Wide No Homework Night, 50K-DJ Dance Party at Recess, 75K Make Ms.King, Ms.Cassell and Friends President Paige Hauff be come a human icecream sundae.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the event, please click the contact button below or reach out to siesfriends.skimmers@gmail.com.
Races
-
Soar on Skimmers Fun Run
Incl. New Color T-Shirt (Order by October the 6th)
Fri 23rd October 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
Free
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
2014 Mike Perkis Pl, Sullivans Island, 29482, SC, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Soar on Skimmers Fun Run — Where Every Step Sparks School Spirit!
