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HGTC and CCU Present the 4th Annual Light Up the Night 5K

(Conway, SC) 10/07/2025

Chauncey & Chomp at 5K event HGTC and CCU Present the 4th Annual Light Up the Night 5K

Pictured from left to right: CCU’s Chauncey and HGTC’s Chomp at the 2024 Light Up the Night 5K event.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) proudly announce the 4th Annual Light Up the Night 5K Run, Walk, Stroll, or Roll, set for Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. on the CCU campus.

The annual event continues to unite the community in raising awareness during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and supporting student survivors of interpersonal violence. Proceeds benefit the CHANT-I-CARE Assistance Fund, which provides financial support and critical resources to CCU and HGTC students impacted by violence.

In 2024, the event raised more than $9,000, helping expand vital services for survivors. This year, organizers aim to surpass that milestone, strengthening the safety net available to those in need.

Beverly Wilhelm, victim services coordinator at CCU and co-organizer of the race, emphasized the significance of the event saying, “Movement is healing. Unity is strength. Together, we have the power to make a real difference. By joining us in this year’s Light Up the Night 5K, you’re not only supporting a vital cause, but you’re also standing beside survivors and showing them they are not alone in their journey.”

Race Details:

  • Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Coastal Carolina University Campus
  • Open to: All ages and abilities

Event Highlights:

  • Exclusive race T-shirts for all registered participants.
  • Awards ceremony at Brooks Stadium immediately following the race.
  • A moving empty chair and shoe display honoring South Carolinians whose lives were lost to domestic violence.

Course Overview:

The race begins on University Boulevard near Brooks Stadium, proceeds through the HGTC Conway Campus, loops through the CCU campus, and concludes with a memorable finish on the teal turf inside Brooks Stadium.

Please Note: For the safety and comfort of all participants, pets are not permitted. Service animals are welcome but must remain off the teal turf.

Packet Pick-up:

  • Thursday, October 16 – HGTC Parking Lot (2050 US-501, Conway) from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 17 – Brooks Stadium (965 One Landon Loop, Conway) beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Registration & Pricing

  • Individual: $40
  • CCU/HGTC Faculty & Staff: $35
  • CCU/HGTC Students: $20

Team registration is available for groups of 10 or more. To register a team, contact CCU victim services coordinator, Beverly Wilhelm, at bwilhelm@coastal.edu.

All registrations are online. Race-day registration is available during packet pick-up, but race T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for late registrants.

Join the Movement

CCU and HGTC invite students, employees, alumni, and community members to participate in this powerful event.

“There is strength in numbers, and power in community,” continued Wilhelm. “Let’s move together and show survivors they are not fighting their battle alone.”

For more information and to register, visit the website.