Bright Ideas 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Distance
- Bright Ideas 5K
From the Organizer
Join us at Cypress Gardens for the sixth 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 will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2027 at Fleet Feet's Carnes Crossroads location. Race day packet pickup is also available until 7:45 a.m. at Cypress Gardens.
Parking is limited at Cypress Gardens, so please carpool or arrive early. A shuttle to a remote lot at Celanese (formerly DuPont) will be provided. The road into Cypress Gardens is part of the course. For the safety of our athletes, the road will close at 7:45 a.m. and will reopen after the last athlete has cleared the road.
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 2027 opens Jan. 1. Grant winners will be recognized at the 5K's awards ceremony.
Berkeley Electric Cooperative is South Carolina's largest not-for-profit electric provider and serves portions of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
Events
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moncks Corner 4 N, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Moncks Corner, SC
Population
14,362
as of 2023
Elevation
58 ft
Nearest Airport
CHS
Charleston International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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.
320
Days to train
- Race
- Bright Ideas 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
Coming Up
More Running races near Moncks Corner, SC
Bulldog Breakaway Twilight 5K 2026
5K
26 miles away
Hot Pursuit 5k
5K
10 miles away
27th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK
16 miles away
Ville to Ville Coastal Relay
16 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bright Ideas 5K?
- Bright Ideas 5K is a running race held in Moncks Corner, South Carolina on April 24, 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 24, 2027 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina at 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, SC. 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 24, 2027