On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center is hosting an Earth Day 5K Fun Run and Festival. The fundraiser will raise money for the education program’s scholarship and outreach, creating opportunities for South Carolina schools and students in need of financial aid to visit and experience the environmental programming of Barrier Island and become generational stewards of nature.
Whether you are looking for a fitness challenge, a fun exploration, or a pleasant Saturday morning stroll, the Earth Day 5K will guide participants through a network of beautiful maritime ecosystems and coastal scenery. Runners and walkers will experience five environments in five kilometers: maritime forest, salt marsh, dunes, estuary, and beach.
A festival with a silent auction, food trucks, games, activities, education tents, live music, and live animals will immediately follow the Fun Run at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center.
The 5K will begin at 8:30 am and festival events will begin at 10:00 am. You may register ahead of time for both the 5K Fun Run and the Festival, or just the Festival. We also welcome volunteers, donations, and race sponsors.
Register here.
-Submitted by Jared Crain, Coordinator of Outdoor Encounters and Local Outreach, St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
(Image credit: Barrier Island Environmental Education Program)