Bright Ideas 5K

Race Overview

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!

Event Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Time: Packet pickup from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Location: 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, SC
• Website: Bright Ideas 5K Registration

Packet Pickup

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 and Safety

• Parking: Limited at Cypress Gardens: please carpool or arrive early.
• Shuttle Service: A shuttle to a remote lot at Celanese (formerly DuPont) will be provided.
• Course Closure: The road into Cypress Gardens is part of the course and will close at 7:45 a.m.
• Reopening: The road will reopen after the last athlete has cleared the road.

Fundraising Purpose

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.

About Berkeley Electric Cooperative

Berkeley Electric Cooperative is South Carolina's largest not-for-profit electric provider and serves portions of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.