2024 Light Up the Night 5k

Past Event

Coastal Carolina University, Conway SC

Friday, October 25th, 2024

🏃‍♂️ 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.