IT'S TIME TO ROMP IN THE SWAMP!
Don't worry...it's not too late to sign up! We will still be taking registrations on the morning of the race - Saturday, April 26!
The race starts at 8 a.m., so be sure to be race-ready and check out the information below.
The 4th Annual Bright Ideas 5K sponsored by Cooperative Building Solutions, is a mixed-terrain course winding its way through the blackwater swamp in beautiful Cypress Gardens.
The race helps raise money to directly benefit local teachers through our Bright Ideas educational grant program. Proceeds from the race fund grants up to $1,500 to support innovative classroom projects otherwise not covered by the school. We will award the grants to the winning teachers during the race awards ceremony, so be sure to stick around and show them some love!
Click here for a list of winning teachers and more information about the Bright Ideas Education Grants!
Date: Saturday, April 26 (rain or shine)
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Road • Moncks Corner, SC 29461
The race will feature a chip start with timed racing bibs. The race course features a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails with roots and boardwalks. Strollers are not recommended.
Cypress Gardens is a gorgeous blackwater swamp located in Berkeley county. It has been featured in national magazines, popular television shows and motion pictures including The Notebook and The Patriot. Attractions include picturesque views along 3.5 miles of trails, swamp boat tours, an aquarium/reptile center and more!
Be sure to join us at the race village after the run to honor local teachers receiving a Bright Ideas Grant. Don't forget that your race fee includes admission to Cypress Gardens so feel free to explore after the event.
- Main gates close to traffic at 7:45 a.m. and will not re-open until 9 a.m.
- Parking is free but limited - carpool if possible
- Free shuttles will be available to and from overflow parking at Celenase - 3300 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- Only registered service animals please. Pets are not allowed.
Take advantage of early packet pick-up 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, April 25 at Fleet Feet, Carnes Crossroads, 2509 N. Main Street, Summerville. You will receive your race bib and swag bag.
You can also pick up your packet the morning of the race up at Cypress Gardens until 7:45 a.m.
Join the fun in our race village before and after the race! There will be free snacks and water for runners and spectators as well as a free photo booth. Our DJ will keep the crowd pumped up to cheer on the runners and local teachers. Who knows? You might even bump into a few special guests as you visit our amazing race sponsors in the vendor village.
The awards ceremony for the Bright Ideas educational grants will start at 8:45 a.m. followed immediately by the 5k race awards.
Bright Ideas 5K - 2024 Recap
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