Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K

We are happy to present the 9th Annual Doodle Trail 5k and 15k Challenge. The 5k is a well attended, exciting event on a certified rolling course. Age group awards are given at 10 year intervals and include overall and Master awards for both males and females. The finish line is at the new Pickens Doodle Trail park.

The 5k will start at 8:00am and finish in Pickens at the new Trail Head Park. The course starts on the road and you complete the last 1.5 miles on the Doodle Trail. Packet pickup for the 5k will be available Friday May 30, 2024 from 5-7pm and Sat May 31, 2024 from 6:00-7:30am at the Pickens Trail Head

Map for 5k

The 15k will start in Easley at 7:15am. There is a 1 hour and 45 minute cut-off for this challenge. This race starts in front of the Easley Police Department. Unfortunately, there will not be complimentary shuttle service this year. This is a change from previous years. Due to this change, there will be packet pickup at the race start in Easley on race morning for the 15k only. You can NOT pickup 15k packets in Pickens on race morning. They must be picked up in Easley

Packet pick-up will be available Friday May 30, 2025 from 5-7pm at the Pickens Doodle Park Trailhead for both races. On race morning, Sat May 31, 2025 packet pickup will be available from 6:00-7:00am at the race starting line in front of the Law Enforcement Center 220 NW Main St, Easley, SC which is the Starting Line for the race. All of the 15k bibs and tee shirts will be at the starting line in Easley on race morning.

Map for 15k

Remember, you must register by Thursday May 22 to be guaranteed a tee shirt. Tee-shirt cutoff date is strict. Registrations after that date will not receive a tee-shirt. Please spread the word to your friends and encourage them to register early.

Please take note of the changes for packet pickup

This will be the final race of The Pickens County 5k Race Series. Series awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race.

Ooo ooo ahh ahh! 🦍

Listen up, humans! It’s ya boi Harambe, swingin' back from the great jungle in the sky to throw the most legendary memorial run this side of the savannah. Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary. ALL MONKEY BUSINESS

Come gather with my wild troop at Bridgeway Station for the Harambe Memorial 3K — a run so majestic, even the zebras are jealous. It’s been 9 years since I pounded my chest for the last time, and I want YOU and all your shirtless, sweaty friends to honor me by stampeding across the glorious Harambe Bridge. That’s right — I got a bridge, baby! Silverbacks don't play.

We’ll jog, shuffle, or full-on banana-sprint 2 glorious miles (math is hard, okay?) in my memory.

And when you're done?

ONE FREE BEER & Banana, from The Pub at The City Market.

Details before you go BANANAS:

🦍 What: Harambe Memorial 3K (a.k.a. "Run Like a Gorilla's Chasing You")

🍌 When: Saturday May 30th @ 1pm — right in the middle of your week, you need this.

🌴 Where: Bridgeway Station

📍 Address: 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681

🎉 Why: Because legends never die. And neither does the party.

Come for the run. Stay for the beer. Do it for Harambe.

Chest thump approved. 👊🍻

I WANT YOU… TO RUN THE RED, WHITE & BREW 5K! 🎆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

That’s right, folks—Uncle Sam is callin’ on all patriots, PR chasers, freedom lovers, and brew sippers to report to the Bridgeway Station this July for the most star-spangled 5K: the Red, White & Brew 5K! 🎇🍻

I don’t care if you’re fast as a firecracker or strollin’ like a Sunday parade—this race is for EVERY AMERICAN ready to move their feet in the name of life, liberty, and the pursuit of personal bests. You'll be charging for freedom on a flat & fast course that’ll make you feel like you’ve got rocket boosters strapped to your red-white-and-blue sneakers. 🎆

🥳 And when the run is done…It’s time to party like it’s 1776!

🍻 Grab a cold brew Bridgway Brewing Company

🍗 Chow down at The City Market with several food vendors

🎶 Jam out to all-American tunes under the stars

😎🎧DJ Uncle Sam himself might even make an appearance. That’s me. I'm talkin' about me.

🍺FREE BEER at the finish

🎖️ Race Day Details

What: Red, White & Brew 5K

When: June 27th @ 6:30 PM

Where: 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Packet Pickup: Begins 1 hour before the race @ Bridgeway Station

📍 Course Info: COURSE MAP HERE

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will charge onto the battlefield, storming up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. This action-packed course will have everyone—from the 1st Battalion to the 499th Airborne Infantry—taking aim at one target: the Finish Line of Victory!

🎆 So gather your crew, suit up in stars and stripes, and join me—Uncle Sam—for a race so patriotic, even the Bald Eagle’s shedding a tear. Let’s run wild, raise a glass, and celebrate FREEDOM the way it was meant to be. 🇺🇸🍺

See you on the battlefield, soldier! 🫡

We are delaying this race to correspond with the opening our new Youth Hub in Rosman.

The third annual race is getting ready to be run.

We run over mixed surfaces, a gravel track initially, through woods and around fields, alongside the French Broad River across the Rosman airport (who knew!) around town and back across fields and through the woods.

It has an elevation climb of a little over 10 feet !! - so a perfect first 5K to either run or walk.

Come and join us.

Jones Gap Half Marathon – A Scenic Journey Through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area 🌲

The Upstate Race Series invites you to the breathtaking Jones Gap State Park for the Annual Jones Gap Half Marathon! Get ready for an unforgettable 13.1-mile adventure through one of South Carolina’s most serene natural settings 🌿. This year’s course takes you on an awe-inspiring route that showcases the stunning Rainbow Falls 🌈, a section of the Rim of the Gap Trail 🌄, and the iconic Little Pinnacle Mountain 🏔️—all set against the backdrop of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.

Jones Gap State Park offers a peaceful retreat deep within the mountains 🏞️. Nestled within 13,000 acres of pristine woodlands 🌳, the park is part of the larger Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, which connects with Caesar’s Head State Park. The trails here invite you to explore the beauty of nature 🍃, with connections to the Foothills Trail and Palmetto Trail—two of the most beloved hiking paths in South Carolina 🥾. Along the way, you’ll pass Rainbow Falls, experience the rush of the Middle Saluda River 🌊, and be immersed in a wilderness that feels both untamed and timeless.

As you journey through this incredible landscape, you’ll be treated to the sights of waterfalls 💦, miles of untouched hiking trails 🛤️, and a variety of wildlife 🦅. The rugged terrain will challenge you, while the natural beauty will keep you moving forward with awe and inspiration.

Race Day Details

What: Jones Gap Half Marathon 🏃‍♂️

When: Race starts at 8:00 AM ⏰

Where: River Falls Lodge (just outside Jones Gap State Park) 🏕️

Address: River Falls Lodge Rd, Marietta, SC 29661 📍

Packet Pickup: River Falls Lodge (Start/Finish Line) @ 7:00 AM 🎽

Course Map: Strava Course Map - HERE

With a total elevation gain of 2,000 feet ⛰️, the course begins with a stretch of road leading into Jones Gap before it ascends onto a series of challenging single-track trails 🏞️. Prepare for stunning views, including Rainbow Falls 🌈💦, and a climb to Little Pinnacle Mountain 🏔️. The trail’s breathtaking beauty and the uphill climbs will test your endurance 💪, but the scenery will make every step worthwhile 🌄.

Parking & Address

Runners can park at River Falls Lodge Rd, Marietta, SC 29661 🚗. We recommend carpooling to reduce congestion 🚙. Packet pickup will also take place at this location 📦.

Aid Stations

There will be ONLY 2 aid stations at Mile 2 and Mile 11

Available items may include: pickles 🥒, cookies 🍪, chips 🥨, assorted candy 🍬, fig newtons 🍪, and pretzels 🥨. Hydration options: water 💧, coke 🥤, and ginger ale 🥤. Cup-less Event: Please bring your own hydration vessel 🏞️. We also accept aid station donations of food items you’d like to see at the race! 🍫

Prepare for a day filled with scenic beauty 🌿, a challenging course 🏃‍♀️, and the spirit of adventure 🌟. The Jones Gap Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to connect with nature 🌲 while testing your endurance 💪.