2024 Light Up the Night 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

WE’D LIKE TO C C U at the 3rd Annual Light Up the Night 5K Run on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 p.m.

• Host Institutions: Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College
• Purpose: Highlight Interpersonal Violence Awareness in October
• Message: Movement is medicine: there is strength in numbers, and power in community!
• Goal: Show survivors they are not fighting their battle alone.

💰 Proceeds and Impact

Race proceeds will benefit the CHANT-I-CARE Assistance Fund, a compensation fund designed to assist student survivors of violence.

• 2023 Success: Race proceeds brought in just over $9K
• Fund Goals: Expand the fund as campus communities continue to grow
• Appreciation: Your continued support is appreciated!
• Participant Benefits: All registered participants will receive a swag bag and race t-shirt.

🎉 Awards Ceremony

Immediately following the race will be an awards ceremony as well as opportunities to support the cause with raffle baskets, so bring your cash to support this cause!

• Location: Post-race awards will be held at Brooks Stadium on Coastal Carolina University's campus
• Timing: Immediately following the last runner
• Open to All: The Light Up the Night 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities.

🏅 Race Course Details

The race will begin on the campus of Coastal Carolina University.

• Starting Point: University Blvd near Brooks Stadium
• Route: Runners will travel toward the HGTC campus, complete a loop, and return to CCU’s campus
• Finish Line: Complete the finish on the teal turf of Brooks Stadium

🐾 Important Information

PLEASE BE ADVISED: No pets are permitted at the race. SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY.

📅 Packet Pickup Schedule

• Thursday, October 24: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at HGTC Parking Lot, 2050 US-501, Conway, SC 29526
• Friday, October 25: 6:00 p.m. - Packet Pick up at Brooks Stadium - 965 One Landon Loop, Conway, SC 29526
• Race Start: 7:30 p.m.

💲 Pricing

• Individual: $35 (Price Increase 09/25/24 to $40)
• CCU/HGTC Faculty/Staff: $30 (Price Increase 09/25/24 to $35)
• CCU/HGTC Student: $10 (Price Increase 09/25/24 to $20)

📋 Group Registration

If you would like to create a team for this event, it must be at least 10 people to receive a group rate, you can do that by contacting Beverly Wilhelm at bwilhelm@coastal.edu.

🌐 Additional Registration Info

ALL REGISTRATIONS ONLINE – RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK-UP (Thursday and Friday, Oct 24 & 25) BUT NOT GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT.

HGTC & CCU Students Only: $10 - Discount available until September 25

🔗 Race URL

For more information, visit the event page: Light Up the Night 5K