Bright Ideas 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us at Cypress Gardens for the fourth 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!

🗓️ Packet Pickup

• When: 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 Information

• Limited Parking: Parking is limited at Cypress Gardens, so please carpool or arrive early.
• Shuttle Service: 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.
• Athlete Safety: The road will reopen after the last athlete has cleared the road.

🎓 Beneficiary Information

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 2025 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.

📍 Race Location

The Bright Ideas 5K will take place at 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, SC.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the race website: Bright Ideas 5K.