Bright Ideas 5K
When is Bright Ideas 5K?
Bright Ideas 5K takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Moncks Corner, SC.
What distances does Bright Ideas 5K offer?
Bright Ideas 5K offers 1 event: Bright Ideas 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Ideas 5K | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Bright Ideas 5K cost?
Registration for Bright Ideas 5K starts at $35.00.
Where is Bright Ideas 5K held?
Bright Ideas 5K is held in Moncks Corner, SC at 3030 Cypress Gardens Road.
About Bright Ideas 5K
Join us at Cypress Gardens for the fifth 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 24, 2026 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 2026 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.