The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk

The Ville to Ville Sprint Relay is a 3-person running relay. Teams will complete 21 miles with a start and finish at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, SC. Runners will travel the Swamp Rabbit Trail and enjoy a festive post-race tailgate celebration with music, college football, and craft brews. Enjoy all the fun of Ville to Ville camaraderie in a shorter timeframe without needing a team vehicle.

Race Format

The event features six legs, with each consecutive leg getting shorter by one mile. Three team members will split the six legs, with runner #1 completing Legs 1 & 4, runner #2 completing Legs 2 & 5, and runner #3 completing Legs 3 & 6. All teams will start the event at 10 am.

• Leg 1 - 6 Miles

• Leg 2 - 5 Miles

• Leg 3 - 4 Miles

• Leg 4 - 3 Miles

• Leg 5 - 2 Miles

• Leg 6 - 1 Mile

Fees

Team Captains will pay the total team fee when registering. All fees are non-refundable, but you can transfer your team to another captain.

Priority Registration = $200/Team (Now until December 31, 2025)

Early Registration = $230/Team (January 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026)

Open Registration = $260/Team (June 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026)

Late Registration = $290/Team (September 16, 2026 and after)

*Event Capacity = 200 Teams

Team Captain

Each team will have a team captain (we will initially use the name and contact info of the person registering), responsible for recruiting teammates and meeting appropriate deadlines. We will provide regular race information and updates for the team captain on our website and through email newsletters. The Team Captain role can be transferred to another person at any point. Existing captains should email [email protected] and Cc the new captain to start the transfer process.

Team Rosters

Once the team captain registers, they can invite their teammates to join the team online. Team members will not pay any fees upon registration. Preliminary team rosters are due on September 1, 2026. The ability to add or change team members will remain open until race day; however, changes after September 20, 2026, will carry a $25 fee.

Race Shirt & Medal

All runners will receive a long-sleeve race shirt and a finisher's medal.

Course Safety

We love your kids and dogs, but strollers and pets are not allowed on the race course due to course limitations and participant safety concerns. There is plenty of room at the start/finish area for supervised children and pets to wait for you as you run.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be on race day from 8-9:45 am at Trailblazer Park. Team captains or a team representative will pick up the entire team packet and timing chip.

Age Requirements

All runners must be at least 13 years old on race day.

Team Name

Be creative, but keep it classy. Your team name will appear in many public places, so make sure it will make your parents proud. You will submit your team name during registration, but it can be changed until September 1, 2026.

Categories

Open

Open Co-ed (minimum of 1 female)

Open Female (all females)

Masters Open (all 40+)

Masters Co-ed (minimum of 1 female, all 40+)

Masters Female (all 40+ females)

*Team categories will be chosen during registration, but can be changed until race weekend. All teams should have three team members, but teams can run with two members.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each category. Awards will be announced between 1:30-2:30 pm.

Team Pace

This is a running event. Each team must have an average team pace of 12:00 minutes per mile or less for us to plan law enforcement and volunteer support on the course. Each team member will provide an estimated 5K race pace when registering.

Cancellation/Weather

This is a rain-or-shine event. The race director can change the course or event in case of inclement weather or state/permit restrictions.

🎅🏼 Ho ho ho! Greetings from the North Pole! It’s me—St. Nick—inviting you to lace up those jingle bell shoes and join us for one holly-jolly morning at the Holiday Hustle 5K! 🎄🎁✨

🎅 Welcome back, my festive friends! The Holiday Hustle 5K is back and merrier than ever, taking place at the charming Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, just outside of Greenville. This joyful jaunt kicks off with a blazin’ fast downhill mile that’ll have even my reindeer asking for your training tips! 🦌💨 With the help of our friends in the Travelers Rest Police Department, the roads will be safe and sleigh-ready for all!

🎶 Expect holiday tunes, a bubble machine for the little elves, and a special souvenir for the first 150 good boys and girls who pick up their packets on race morning! (Trust me, they’re nicer than a lump of coal! 😉)

🎄 But this isn’t just a race—it’s a full-on holiday celebration! Whether you’re dashing through the course like Dasher or strolling with your snowman squad, this 5K is for all ages, all speeds, and all levels of holiday spirit. Don your Santa suits, elf ears, and candy cane leggings—the more festive, the better!

☕ Once you cross the finish line near the amphitheater, warm up with hot cocoa, festive treats, cheerful tunes, and maybe even a jolly photo with yours truly! (I do love a good selfie, especially when cookies are involved. 🍪📸)

🎁 Even better? Your jingle jog helps support local charities and spreads warmth to those who need it most this season. So not only are you getting those steps in, you’re also helping make spirits bright across the Upstate!

🎄 Event Details:

🎽 What: Holiday Hustle 5K

📍 Where: Trailblazer Park – 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

📅 When: December 5th

🕘 Time: Race Starts at 9:00am (Packet Pickup opens at 8:00am)

👶 Bonus: 200-Meter Fun Run for kids 12 & under right after the 5K start!

🗺️ Course Info: COURSE MAP HERE

The race begins with a zooming downhill mile, winds through the scenic neighborhoods of Travelers Rest, and finishes near the Trailblazer Park amphitheater and farmers market pavilion.

🎄 Dog-friendly 🐾

🎄 Stroller-friendly 👶

🎄 Walker-friendly 🚶

So come one, come all—grab your sweaters, your snow boots, and your sparkle! Let’s HUSTLE into the holidays together! 🎅🏽✨ Register now before Santa fills the sleigh!

When & Where: Greenville, South Carolina, Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center starting at 8:00am, January 30th 2027

Greenville County Recreation presents an endurance race that will be sure to test your limits, the Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra! A race that is not about who is the fastest but who can endure the longest and will test even the toughest of athletes mental grit. The race format is one for everyone! You do not have to be an ultra runner to participate. We want anyone and everyone who is interested in running to come try for their personal best distance.

What is a backyard ultra? It is simple, run as many 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until you are no longer able to continue. If a runner is unable to complete a lap or returns after the hour is up they will be given a DNF. The last person running who is able complete a full lap will be declared the winner. There are no runner categories, every runner starts at the same time.

Course Summary: The Pleasant Ridge Backyard ultra will feature sections of the JFA trail and paved paths. It will be a beautiful and challenging course.

Entry Fee:

Early registration before Aug 31, 2026: 75.00

Registration after Aug 31: 85.00

Schedule:

January 29 | Friday

Early bib pickup and racer aid station setup will be available on Friday January 29th from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Aid station will be first come first serve. If using a pop-up tent please bring something to secure it down.

January 30 | Saturday

6:30- 7:30 am- Runner check-in and bib pick up

7:30 am- Runner information meeting

8:00 am- Race officially starts (No late starts will be accepted)

March 8 | Sunday

Race continues

*The event is open-ended and will continue until one participant remains.

DNF Prize: Most races you do not get anything for finishing as a DNF. In this race however the DNF is a trophy in of itself. It means that you tried your hardest and tested your limits. Every runner will receive a DNF camp mug and T-shirt. The winner of the race will receive a finisher award.