BEAUFORT TWILIGHT RUN TO HOST HUSBAND AND WIFE NATIONAL CHAMPION RUNNERS
The Beaufort Twilight Run, presented by Habersham Properties, will host husband and wife national champion runners Stephanie and Ben Bruce at its 11th annual event on March 22 to 23.
“Stephanie is one of the fastest and most popular female distance runners in the country,” said BTR Race Director Lauren Kelly.
“She has developed a huge following for her transparency on the challenges of life and motherhood,” Kelly said. “Stephanie and Ben are family oriented and have a heart for giving back to their community, making them the perfect fit for BTR.”
The Bruce’s and their two sons plan to attend the BTR on race day on March 23. In addition, the community is invited to meet and hear from them at a family-friendly pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 22 at Riverview Charter School. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com.
BTR expects 2,600 participants and spectators from across 20 states at the main event on Saturday, March 23 at Beaufort’s Habersham Marketplace. Races and festivities take place from 3:30-9:30 p.m.
Known as “The Lowcountry’s Running Festival,” the BTR is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event that is Chronotrack timed by RMS Sports and offers more race options than any other event in the Lowcountry, drawing both competitive runners and recreational participants.
The BTR offers six options for runners and walkers at all levels:
• 13.1 Mile Beaufort Challenge
(10 Mile + 5K Runs)
• 10 Mile Run
• 8K Run
• 5K Run/Walk
• 1 Mile Youth Run
• Kids’ Fun Run
The BTR is one of two events in South Carolina offering a 10 mile event. All courses are flat and spectator-friendly, offering beautiful marsh views under shaded live-oak canopies.
“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 Event Director Jeff Althoff said.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, everyone can enjoy a variety of delicious food and drinks from oysters to gourmet food trucks to the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The after-race party officially kicks off at 6 p.m. and features the crowd favorite band “Broke Locals,” who specialize in “Southern Fried Funk.”
The BTR’s total cash purse is more than $6,100 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 accomplishment. Plus, a $1,000 bonus prize will go to any male or female runner who sets a new 10-mile all comers state record.
For more information and to register, please visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Early registration discounts are available for all participants, as well as additional discounts for students, groups of ten or more, and active-duty military.
The BTR’s mission is to host a fun, competitive and memorable annual event for Beaufort to benefit Riverview Charter School – a free public school open to Beaufort County kindergarten through eighth-grade students.
Good to Know:
•Known as the “Lowcountry’s Running Festival,” the BTR offers more race options than any other event in the Lowcountry.
•The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race.
•All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks.
•Events will be held rain or shine.
•BTR benefits Riverview Charter School.
