Bright Ideas 5K
Sat, Apr 24, 2027, 4:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a challenging, scenic 5K through Cypress Gardens, supporting local K-12 education grants with every stride.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- School & Youth Teams
School & Youth TeamsThe Bright Ideas 5K invites you to a rewarding run through the picturesque Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC. Experience a challenging, certified 3.1-mile course featuring varied terrain set within one of the Lowcountry's most beautiful natural spaces. This event is more than a race; all proceeds directly support Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas Education Grant Program. Your participation helps fund innovative projects for K-12 teachers in the local community, with grant winners recognized at the awards ceremony.
What to expect
A certified 5K course with varied, rolling terrain. Enjoy the natural beauty of Cypress Gardens. Support local K-12 teachers through the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
Standout details
- Challenging certified 5K course
- Scenic Lowcountry location at Cypress Gardens
- Benefits K-12 education grants
- Awards ceremony for grant winners
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Join us at Cypress Gardens for the sixth annual Bright Ideas 5K! You'll enjoy a challenging certified course of varied terrain in one of the prettiest locations in the Lowcountry. Check out photos from last year's race!
Packet pickup will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2027 at Fleet Feet's Carnes Crossroads location . Race day packet pickup is also available until 7:45 a.m. at Cypress Gardens.
Parking is limited at Cypress Gardens, so please carpool or arrive early. A shuttle to a remote lot at Celanese (formerly DuPont) will be provided. The road into Cypress Gardens is part of the course. For the safety of our athletes, the road will close at 7:45 a.m. and will reopen after the last athlete has cleared the road.
All proceeds from this run/walk benefit Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas Education Grant Program, which supports innovative and effective projects that are not covered by traditional school funding. Public and private K-12 teachers in BEC's service territory can apply for grants up to $1,500 each year. The application period for 2027 opens Jan. 1. Grant winners will be recognized at the 5K's awards ceremony.
Berkeley Electric Cooperative is South Carolina's largest not-for-profit electric provider and serves portions of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.