Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run

🏃‍♀️ Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run

The Bridge 2 Home is a non-profit in Aiken, SC that supports girls who have been victims of sex trafficking. Take a healthy step for you and these young girls by giving them a safe place to live and heal. Find out more about this important cause at www.thebridge2home.com.

🌪️ Hurricane Relief Contribution

NOTE: A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS RAISED WILL IMMEDIATELY GO TOWARD ASSISTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE! Aiken and the CSRA have come together in amazing ways since Hurricane Helene. Together, we can continue that and do so much more!

• Fundraiser: Your participation will aid children who are victims of human trafficking and assist hurricane victims.
• Registration: Please register or donate at this link to do so much good for two groups of people in need.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

Run, walk, or roll in our 3rd annual 5K race! A 1-mile fun run is also offered for the kids. Strollers, wheelchairs, and friendly pets are welcome, but please line up in the back at the starting line. No bicycles or skates.

💖 Donations

If you prefer to donate to this great cause and skip the sweaty part, click the DONATE button above! For other methods of donating cash or supplies/prizes for the race, call/text the # below. We appreciate you!

🏅 Prizes for 5K

• Age Categories: Men and women each have the following age categories with prizes for 1st place and ribbons for 2nd and 3rd: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.
• Overall Winners: 1st through 3rd overall winners for men and for women will receive surprise prizes donated by generous donors.

👥 Team Prize

Create a fundraising team to group participants as well as anyone who just wants to donate. The team who brings in the most money (including race registration fees) gets a prize! Call/text # below for help creating a team.

👟 1-Mile Fun Run

Free! For kids 9 and under who aren't ready for the 5K yet, encourage healthy habits early by running or fast walking this 1-mile course on the paved track around the park. Register online by 9/24 to receive a t-shirt as a participation prize. Plan on wearing the race t-shirt provided at check-in for safety reasons.

🎉 Celebrate, Play, and Learn

During the race, music and games are available for all participants and spectators to enjoy for free. Snacks and drinks will be available for CASH purchase and will benefit The Bridge 2 Home or sponsoring organizations. Plenty of water provided for free.

📝 Registration for 5K

• Early-Bird Registration: Now through 9/24, register for $35. Cost goes up to $40 on 9/25.
• Late Registration: 9/25 through race day.
• Check-In: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on race day in the park outside of Odell Weeks Activity Center.
• Registration Help: Instructions are here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/registration-instructions/.

📍 Race Course

Start at the Odell Weeks Activity Center (Virginia Acres Park), 1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803. The course is on paved streets in neighborhoods behind the park, mostly flat. See race map here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/race-route/

Water station will be at 1.5 mile mark. Race directors and the Department of Public Safety will be stationed throughout the race and at intersections, so even young runners can safely stay on course.

📞 Contact Information

For questions, help, or for donation pickup, call/text Raquel at 314-807-6694.