Beaufort Twilight Run

Join us for the 15th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run, The Lowcountry's biggest running festival, hosted by and benefitting Riverview Charter School!

This USATF sanctioned running festival is for all ages and offers four competitive, chip-timed courses - 10 Mile Run, 8K Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile Youth Run -  in addition to the 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. Participants can compete for the 13.1 Challenge title by running in both the 5K and 10 Mile events. There is a $6,000+ prize purse with great age group awards in the 10 Mile, 8K, 5K Run and 13.1 Challenge. After the races, stay and enjoy the party with gourmet Food Trucks and Live Music.

Be sure to register early for the best pricing and to guarantee your awesome BTR t-shirt. T-shirts are ONLY guaranteed through March 1st, 2025. After the deadline, we will have t-shirts available for purchase on race day on a first-come, first-served basis. 

** PLEASE NOTE: If participating in the 10 Mile and/or Beaufort Challenge, in order to start the second loop of the race course, the FIRST LOOP must be completed within 1 hour. If you plan to walk, we request that you just sign up for the 5K walk, or the 8K, as the neighborhood streets need to open back up by 7:30pm ** 

Details Coming Soon! 

Packet Pickup Location - Riverview Charter School

81 Savannah Highway Beaufort, SC 29906

 Please see the "Event Schedule" tab for more information regarding the Race Day schedule!

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Please see the attached course maps below for the 5K Run/Walk, 8K and the 10 Mile. The 13.1 Beaufort Challenge will first run the 5K and then the 10 Mile course. 

5K Run/Walk

8K Run

10 Mile Run

DOGS - Dogs are not permitted in any running event. They may participate in the 5K WALK, but will need to be at the rear of the pack and on a short leash.

HEADPHONES - Headphones are discouraged especially in the 5K. However, if headphones are used the volume must be low enough to hear fellow participants and race volunteers.

STROLLERS - Strollers are permitted during the race. We do ask that you start at the back of the starting chute to allow solo participants plenty of room to begin the race. 

REFUNDS - Refunds are not given. However, if you have an extenuating circumstance you may be able to defer your entry to the following year. Please email beauforttwilightrun@gmail.com with questions. 

MILITARY DISCOUNT - Active Duty Military can enter code ADMIL25 at checkout to receive 10% off any event. Military ID will be required at time of packet pick-up.

GROUP DISCOUNTS - Because of our great sponsor support, we are happy to be able to offer discounts for active duty military and groups of 10 or more.

We have 2 group categories: General Groups and Educational-Based / Non-Profit Groups. Please see the description of each below, along with the required steps to getting your group discount. You must email the Race Director to receive your group code before registering or you will not receive the discount. ALL groups must be completely registered by March 10th to receive discount!!

1. General Groups - Any group of 10 or more from a company, family, squadron, etc... is eligible for a 10% group discount. A group made up entirely of active duty military will receive a 15% discount. Please email us with your specific group/organization name and participants and we'll assign you a group code. All registrations MUST be completed online. RunSignUp.com, our registration platform, makes this simple and fast.
2. Running Clubs, Teacher Groups, College Track Teams - Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a 15% group discount. Please email us with your specific group/organization name and participants and we'll assign you a group code. All registrations MUST be completed online. RunSignUp.com, our registration platform, makes this simple and fast. Please note that all participants 17 and under will automatically receive a student discounted rate of $15 for the 5K run or walk, and $20 for all other running events. This price includes a cotton shirt. This group discount cannot be used in addition to this student rate.

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP - online registration is open from September 28th And closes at 8pm on March 18. Race day registration begins on Saturday March 22 at 2pm in the fire station in Habersham. Click HERE for more details. 

T-SHIRTS - Cotton shirts are guaranteed with all race registrations, EXCEPT the 1 mile and Kids Fun Run, through March 1st. Shirts may be upgraded to tech shirts for a fee during the registration process through March 1st. No additional shirts may be purchased through the website store after this deadline! After March 1st, T-shirts are available at packet pick up or on Race day on a first come first serve basis - specific sizes and availability are not guaranteed. 

BEAUFORT CHALLENGE VS. HALF MARATHON - The Beaufort challenge is comprised of two separate races. First the 5K, and then a separate 10 mile run. There is a break between the two events, the timing of which depends on how fast the 5K is run. This does not count as an official half marathon time per USATF standards. 

USATF CERTIFICATION - All runs, except for the Kids quarter-mile Fun Run, are USATF certified. Therefore, they are eligible for state and national records, and for qualifying times for other events.

In addition to all of our wonderful Beaufort Twilight Run participants each and every year, our event is made extra special thanks to the invaluable support of our generous sponsors. Over the years, the funds raised have contributed to various aspects - including athletics, technology support and educational supplies. Recently, we had a new vision to direct these funds towards our local community field trips and yearly Capstone Experiences. These experiences are designed around the “Big Ideas” encompassing Community, Culture and the World.

With this vision in mind, we offer our students the chance to embark on incredible adventures in our local community in addition to each year our second graders can explore the Barrier Islands, while fifth graders can venture to Washington D.C., and eighth graders can have a life-changing experience in Costa Rica. These trips are undoubtedly enriching, but they can be financially challenging for some of our families.

We firmly believe that every student should have the opportunity to partake in the incredible experiences. That is where our “Capstone Fund” comes in. It is aimed at assisting families who may need financial support to offset the cost in order to make these trips a reality. A sponsorship of $2,500 could send an eighth grader to Costa Rica, two fifth graders to Washington D.C or ten second graders to the Barrier Islands. 

As a sponsor, you not only support Riverview Charter School, but also play a pivotal role in providing all Riverview students with the chance of a lifetime. Your generosity will make a lasting impact and create unforgettable memories for our students.

Please click the PDF link below to view our 2026 Sponsorship Packet. For more information, please contact BTRsponsorships@gmail.com.

A huge Thank You to our 2025 BTR Sponsors! We couldn't have done it without you! 

The Beaufort Twilight Run supports Riverview Charter School (RCS).  RCS is the first charter school in Beaufort, SC, and the only charter school sponsored by the Beaufort County School District. It is a public school and does not charge for admission nor have any admission requirements other than residing in Beaufort County. Riverview opened in 2009 and reached full capacity during the 2019-2020 school year serving just over 700 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Riverview Charter School’s mission is “to create a small, diverse learning community that actively engages students in meaningful and innovative learning experiences. Emphasizing “learning by doing,” family and community involvement, and engaged citizenship, Riverview is committed to nurturing the whole child and preparing each student for a global society.”

Over the last 15 years, the BTR has raised over $600,000 which helps minimize the deficit created by a lower funding formula for public charter schools than traditional public schools.

SO WHAT DOES THE MONEY WE RAISE FROM THE BTR GO TOWARDS EXACTLY?

At the end of each Grade Cycle, our students are invited to a Capstone Experience. These experiences build off of the “Big Ideas” and conceptual themes of Community, Culture and World. Students are offered the opportunity to travel to Barrier Island in 2nd grade, Washington D.C. in 5th grade and Costa Rica in 8th grade. This year, the funds raised from BTR will be applied to our Capstone Experiences, reducing the financial cost for families to allow all students the opportunity to participate in these once in a lifetime learning experiences.

Interested in Sponsorship? See our "Sponsorship" tab for more information! 

Thank you for your support!  For more information about Riverview, please visit the school’s website.