Run 4 Brighter Days and Kids Fun Event

🏃‍♂️ Running Towards Hope!

Together, we can make a difference. Join us for our 14th Annual Run 4 Brighter Days as we raise awareness and advocate for Teen Suicide Prevention. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation supports a cause that can save lives.

🌟 Virtual Option

Can't join us in person, we have a Virtual Option!

📅 Event Schedule

• Kickoff: Suicide Prevention Week
• Duration: National Suicide Prevention Month (Sep 7, 2025 – Sep 13, 2025)
• Highlight: World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10th)
• Program: The Jonathan Foundation's national program Be That Friend

🏆 Race Details

• Type: 5K & Kids Fun Run/Walk
• Date: September 13th, 2025
• Start Time: 7:45 AM Kids Fun Run, 8:30 AM 5K
• Location: Lynches River County Park, 5094 County Park Rd, Coward, SC 29530

💲 Registration Fees

• Early Registration: 5K/Walk - $35 (Until May 31st)
• Regular Registration: 5K/Walk - $40 (Jun 1st - Sep 10th)
• Late Registration: 5K/Walk - $45 (Sep 11th - Sep 13th)
• Kids & Virtual: FREE for Kids 12 and under, Virtual Race - $45

🎖️ Awards & Entertainment

• Awards: Ceremony will be after all participants have finished
• Entertainment: Joyful Entertainment, Environmental Discovery Center with interactive fun
• Activities: Tree top canopy walk
• Special Notes: All Kids get free t-shirt and medal!

📝 Packet Pickup

• Kids Fun Run: On-site 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM
• 5K: On-site 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
• Race Start: 8:30 AM for 5K, 7:45 AM for Kids Fun Run/Walk
• Location: Lynches River County Park, 5094 County Park Rd, Coward, SC 29530

🚼 Event Special Notes

• Strollers: Welcome
• Music: Allowed while running
• Pets: Please have your human bring a leash

🏨 Accommodations

Comfort Inn and Suites, Florence SC, 527 Woody Jones Blvd., Florence, SC, 29501, US

Click Here Comfort Inn and Suites for our discounted rate: Discounted Rate expires August 13, 2025.

🚫 Refund Policy

Our Event will proceed rain or shine. No Refunds.