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When
Saturday, April 24th, 2027
Where
3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner SC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
58–78°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
59–83°F
dry
2025
63–81°F
rain
2024
52–79°F
dry
2023
56–73°F
dry
2022
59–80°F
dry
2021
56–68°F
rain
2020
61–79°F
rain
2019
61–89°F
dry
2018
63–78°F
dry
2017
60–75°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event: Bright Ideas 5K
- Date: April 24, 2027
- Location: 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, SC
- Website: Bright Ideas 5K
Race Description
- Course: Enjoy a challenging certified course of varied terrain in one of the prettiest locations in the Lowcountry.
- Photos: Check out photos from last year's race!
Packet Pickup
- Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2027
- Location: Fleet Feet's Carnes Crossroads location
- Race Day: Packet pickup is available until 7:45 a.m. at Cypress Gardens.
Parking and Safety
- Parking: Limited parking at Cypress Gardens: please carpool or arrive early.
- Shuttle: A shuttle to a remote lot at Celanese (formerly DuPont) will be provided.
- Road 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 it.
Beneficiary Information
- Program: All proceeds benefit Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
- Grants: Supports innovative projects not covered by traditional school funding.
- Eligibility: K-12 teachers in BEC's service territory can apply for grants up to $1,500 each year.
- Application Period: Opens January 1, 2027: winners recognized at the 5K's awards ceremony.
About Berkeley Electric Cooperative
- Provider: South Carolina's largest not-for-profit electric provider.
- Service Area: Serves portions of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.
Course map
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