200 Laurel Street, Conway SC
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Join us for the Bright Ideas 5K & 1 Mile, a community run in historic downtown Conway benefiting innovative classroom-based educational projects through Horry Electric Cooperativeβs Bright Ideas Grant Program.
This race is designed to bring our community together to support teachers, students, and creative learning across Horry County.
π Historic Downtown Conway
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Saturday, April 18th
π Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome!
The Bright Ideas Grant Program provides funding for innovative, classroom-based educational projects that fall outside normal public and private school funding.
Grants are available to all disciplines for grades Kβ12 throughout Horry County, helping educators turn creative ideas into impactful learning experiences.
Your participation helps support:
All registered participants receive:
π Course Map: Click Here
π Parking will be available throughout downtown Conway.
Black Dog Outfitters
316 N Main St, Conway, SC 29526
ποΈ Friday, April 17th
β° 5:00 PM β 7:00 PM
β οΈ Please plan ahead: Traffic congestion may occur in downtown Conway.
Downtown Conway (near the Terrace)
ποΈ Saturday, April 18th
β° 6:30 AM β 7:45 AM
Support education while gaining visibility in the community by becoming a Bright Ideas 5K Sponsor.
Sponsorship benefits may include:
π© Interested in sponsoring? Contact us for details.
When you run the Bright Ideas 5K, youβre investing in:
β¨ Run with purpose. Inspire learning. Spark bright ideas. β¨
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