Odell Weeks Activity Center, Aiken SC
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Early-Bird Registration
- Deadline: Early-bird pricing ends 10/4/26!!!
- Registration: Register now to save money and get a free t-shirt.
- Price Increase: Price goes up to $43 after 10/4/26.
About The Bridge 2 Home
- Non-Profit: The Bridge 2 Home is a non-profit in Aiken, SC that supports girls who have been victims of sex trafficking.
- Mission: Take a healthy step for you and these young girls by giving them a safe place to live and heal.
- Fundraiser: This is one of our major fundraisers for this important cause!
- Learn More: Visit www.thebridge2home.com.
Race Details
- Race Options: Run, walk, or roll in our annual 5K race! A 1-mile fun run is also offered for the kids.
- Accessibility: Strollers, wheelchairs, and friendly pets are welcome, but please line up in the back at the starting line.
- Restrictions: No bicycles or skates allowed.
Donations
- Donation Option: If you prefer to donate to this great cause and skip the sweaty part, click the DONATE button above!
- Other Methods: For other methods of donating cash or supplies/prizes for the race, call/text the number below.
- Appreciation: We appreciate your contributions!
Prizes for 5K
- Age Categories: Men and women each have 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 women will receive surprise prizes donated by generous donors.
Team Prize
- Fundraising Teams: Create a fundraising team to group participants and donors.
- Prize for Top Team: The team that brings in the most money (including race registration fees) gets a prize!
- Contact: Call/text the number below for help creating a team.
1-Mile Fun Run
- Free Participation: For kids 9 and under who aren't ready for the 5K yet.
- Encouragement: Encourage healthy habits early by running or fast walking this 1-mile course on the paved track around the park.
- T-Shirt: Register online by the early bird end date to receive a t-shirt as a participation prize.
- Safety Note: Plan on wearing the race t-shirt provided at check-in for safety reasons.
Celebrate, Play, and Learn
- Activities: During the race, music and games are available for participants and spectators to enjoy for free.
- Refreshments: Snacks and water will be provided for free.
Registration for 5K
- Pricing: Early-birds are guaranteed a t-shirt! Register for $38 now through the end of early-bird.
- Cost Increase: Cost goes up to $43 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 available here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/registration-instructions/.
Race Course
- Starting Point: Start at the Odell Weeks Activity Center (Virginia Acres Park), 1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803.
- Course Type: The course is on paved streets in neighborhoods behind the park, mostly flat.
- Race Map: See race map here: https://www.thebridge2home.com/race-route/.
- Water Station: Water station will be at the 1.5 mile mark.
Volunteers and Safety
- Volunteers: Race volunteers and the Department of Public Safety will be stationed throughout the race and at intersections.
- Safety: This ensures even young runners can safely stay on course.
Contact Information
- Inquiries: For questions, help, or for donation pickup, call/text Raquel at 314-807-6694.
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