From staff reports
The Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR), presented by Habersham Properties, will take place on Saturday, March 25, at Beaufort’s Habersham Marketplace.
Packet pickup is Thursday, March 23.
Known as “The Lowcountry’s Running Festival,” the BTR is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event that is chip-timed by Grounded Running and offers more race options than any other event in the Lowcountry – drawing both competitive runners and recreational participants.
With the first event beginning at 3:30 p.m., BTR offers six options for runners and walkers at all levels including a signature 13.1-mile Beaufort Challenge (5K Run + 10 Mile), 10-mile run, 8K run, 5K run/walk, 1-mile youth run, and Kids’ Fun Run. The BTR is one of two events in South Carolina offering a 10-mile run. All courses are flat and spectator-friendly, offering beautiful marsh views under shaded live-oak canopies.
The BTR’s total cash purse is more than $6,000 with payouts to be awarded in the 13.1-mile Beaufort Challenge, 10-mile run, 8K run and 5K run. Categories include the three overall male and female winners of each of those races, as well as for the top male and female Masters (40+), Active Duty Military and Hometown Hero (a Beaufort County resident). In addition to cash prizes, age group winners will receive a gift for their accomplishments. Discounts are also available for students, groups of 10 or more, and active-duty military.
“This family-friendly event is perfect for participants at all fitness levels as well as spectators and friends who want to enjoy an evening of live music and great food,” BTR Co-Chair Jeff Althoff said in a news release. “Throughout the afternoon and evening, everyone can enjoy a variety of delicious food and drinks from gourmet food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The after-race party officially kicks-off at 6 p.m., featuring local band, “Broke Locals.”
The BTR benefits Riverview Charter School – a free public charter school open to Beaufort County kindergarten through 8th-grade students. In 2009, Riverview opened its doors with the belief that the best way to grow global and engaged students is through experiential learning. Part of Riverview’s larger vision for students is to provide place-based learning to enrich our curriculum and engage students in real world experiences in both field trips and Capstone Experiences to Barrier Island, Washington, D.C., and Costa Rica.
As a fundraiser for Riverview Charter School, this year’s event will support reducing the financial cost for families to allow all students the opportunity to participate in these immersive, hands-on learning experiences both locally and globally. Riverview Charter School and the BTR organizers are grateful to the Beaufort community for continuing to support our students through this signature fundraising event.
Events will be held rain or shine. For more information and to register, visit www.beauforttwilightrun.com.
Beaufort Twilight Run Race Day
What: Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR)
When: 3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25
Where: Habersham Marketplace, 11 Market Street, Beaufort
Why: The BTR benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public charter school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.RiverviewCharterSchool.org).
How: To register and for details, visit www.beauforttwilightrun.com.
Schedule (tentative)
2 p.m. – Late registration opens at Habersham Fire Station. Cash & credit card payment only for onsite registration. T-shirt and swag not guaranteed.
3:30 p.m. – Youth 1-mile run – Ages 5-14 (registration closes at 3 p.m.)
4 p.m. – Kids 1/4-mile Fun Run – Ages 8 and under (registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
4:30 p.m. – Beaufort Challenge Leg 1, 5K run & Fun Walk
5 p.m. – Late Registration CLOSES (pre-registered pick-up available until start of event)
5:30 p.m. – 10-mile run, Beaufort Challenge Leg 2, 8K run
6 p.m. – Awards Ceremony for Youth 1-mile run and 5K run. After Party begins.
7:45 p.m. – Awards Ceremony for 8K, 10-mile, and Beaufort Challenge. After Party continues following awards.
Entertainment and Food
Live music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverage will be available from gourmet food trucks and from the Habersham Marketplace restaurants.
