About This Race

The Bright Ideas 5K is a certified race held at Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, featuring a chip start and timed racing bibs. The course is a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails with roots and boardwalks. The fundraiser supports the Bright Ideas Education Grant program for local teachers, and the race fee includes admission to Cypress Gardens.

Course & Race Day Details

USATF Certified Course
Mixed surface
Surface
Mixed Surface
T-Shirt & Medal
Race Swag
Sign up by March 30 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt; all participants will receive a finisher's medal.

Hydration Support

Water/first-aid stations available on the course; pre-filled water bottles allowed.

Awards

The awards ceremony for the Bright Ideas educational grants will start at 8:45 a.m. followed immediately by the 5k race awards.

Charity Beneficiary

Bright Ideas Education Grant program

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Early packet pick-up 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, April 24 at Fleet Feet, Carnes Crossroads, 2509 N. Main Street, Summerville; also at Cypress Gardens until 7:45 a.m. on race morning.

Medical Support

Water/first-aid stations will be available on the course.

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Bright Ideas 5K 5K
Your participation in the Bright Ideas 5K and the generosity of our sponsors directly supports education in the tri-county area.
$35.00
Increases Feb 28
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