Bright Ideas 5K

💡 Bright Ideas 5K & 1 Mile 🏃‍♂️ Run for Innovation • Run for Education 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 Location & Date 📍 Historic Downtown Conway 📅 Saturday, April 18th ⏰ Race Start Times 🏁 5K: 8:00 AM 🏁 1 Mile: 8:10AM 👟 Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome! 🎯 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 🎽 Participant Perks All registered participants receive: 👕 Bright Ideas 1/4 Zip Shirt 🏅 Finisher medal 🏆 Awards 🥇 Overall Awards (5K) Male & Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 🏅 Age Group Awards (5K – Chip Time) 0–9 10–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70+ 🗺️ Course Information 🏞️ Flat, scenic 5K course through downtown Conway 🚓 Police and course support on site 🏁 Course Map: Click Here 🚗 Parking 🚘 Parking will be available throughout downtown Conway . 🎟️ Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration 📍 Friday Packet Pick-Up Black Dog Outfitters 316 N Main St, Conway, SC 29526 🗓️ Friday, April 17th ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ⚠️ Please plan ahead: Traffic congestion may occur in downtown Conway. 📍 Race Day Packet Pick-Up Downtown Conway (near the Terrace) 🗓️ Saturday, April 18th ⏰ 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM 🤝 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. 💛 Why Run? When you run the Bright Ideas 5K , you’re investing in: 💡 Student innovation 🧑‍🏫 Teacher creativity 🏫 The future of education in Horry County ✨ Run with purpose. Inspire learning. Spark bright ideas. ✨