Soar on Skimmers Fun Run — Where Every Step Sparks School Spirit!

  • Date Thu 4th December 2025 - Mon 8th December 2025
  • Time 10:15AM EST
  • Location Sullivans Island, South Carolina
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Soar on Skimmers Fun Run, a spirited event taking place from December 4th to December 8th, 2025, on the beautiful Sullivans Island in Charleston, South Carolina! This exciting in-school fundraising event invites students to run or walk a scenic 0.25-mile course right behind their school, all while supporting essential programs like technology classes, the Spanish program, and more. With the goal set at $50,000, every step taken by our young runners will bring us closer to enriching their educational experience.

Families and friends are encouraged to cheer on participants as they complete as many loops as they can in 30 minutes, with classes participating in waves throughout the day. The event runs from 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with music and community spirit. Plus, don’t miss the chance to see Ms. Cassell, Ms. King, and Friends President Paige Hauff become a human ice cream sundae if we reach our fundraising goal! Come celebrate our school spirit and make lasting memories together at this joyous event!

Organiser's Description

SOAR ON SKIMMERS FUN RUN

WHERE EVERY STEP SPARKS SCHOOL SPIRIT!

FINAL SPRINT TO OUR GOAL
Our goal for this years event is $50,000. We are almost at the halfway mark! Any last-minute pushes for donations are greatly appreciated and will help bring exciting opportunities to our students. 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 $50,000, 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 will be held 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
If you ordered a shirt, they are being sent home today.

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 first-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
Bradley, Galloway, Warner, Watters

1130am
1st Grade
Barnes, Bullock, Hipps, Keel, Salmon

1100pm
2nd Grade
Clapperton, Crimmins, Ibarra, Kirk

1230pm
3rd Grade
Deaton, McCants, Paige, Tucker

1200pm
4th Grade
Carlton, Corsi, Fisher

130pm
5th Grade
Harden, Jackson, Lucas

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!

WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the event, please click the contact button below or reach out to [email protected].

Races

  • Soar on Skimmers Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 4th December 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED

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