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Bright Ideas 5K

Bright Ideas 5K is a running race on April 17, 2027 in Conway, SC, with entry fees from $27.50 to $30.

Date
April 17, 2027 (156 days to go)
Price
$27.50–$30
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

💡 Bright Ideas 5K & 1 Mile

Join us for the Bright Ideas 5K & 1 Mile, a community run in historic downtown Conway benefiting innovative classroom-based educational projects through Horry Electric Cooperative’s Bright Ideas Grant Program.

This race is designed to bring our community together to support teachers, students, and creative learning across Horry County.


🎯 Race Purpose

The Bright Ideas Grant Program provides funding for innovative, classroom-based educational projects that fall outside normal public and private school funding.

Grants are available to all disciplines for grades K–12 throughout Horry County, helping educators turn creative ideas into impactful learning experiences.

Your participation helps support:

  • ✏️ Creative classroom projects
  • 🧠 Innovative teaching methods
  • 📚 Hands-on learning opportunities
  • 🌱 Stronger schools and brighter futures

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Support education while gaining visibility in the community by becoming a Bright Ideas 5K Sponsor.

Sponsorship benefits may include:

  • 📣 Brand exposure before and during race week
  • 🎪 On-site presence on race day
  • 💛 Direct support of local classrooms

📩 Interested in sponsoring? Contact us for details.

Events

5K$30
1 Mile$27.50

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

76°

Typical Low

52°

Chance of Rain

23%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Conway, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:43 AMSunset 7:48 PMDaylight 13h 6m

About Conway, SC

Population

26,082

as of 2023

City Elevation

15 ft

Nearest Airport

MYR

Myrtle Beach International Airport · 14 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bright Ideas 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

156

Days to train

Race
Bright Ideas 5K
Date
April 17, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bright Ideas 5K?
Bright Ideas 5K is a running race held in Conway, South Carolina on April 17, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Bright Ideas 5K?
Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Conway, South Carolina at 110 Laurel Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Bright Ideas 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Bright Ideas 5K

Apr 17, 2027

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