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Date:
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
116 East Main St
Easley, South Carolina
29640
United States
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The race starts and finishes in downtown Easley at the Pint Station. The race starts at 10 am and ends at a perfect time to enjoy a recovery drink at The Pint Station. Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and age group awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race. Find the course: HERE

This race is the first race in the Pickens County 5k Race Series which includes the:

The Pint Station 5k

The Azalea Festival 5k

Hot Pursuit 5k and 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop

The Doodle Trail 5k and 15k

Overall top 3 male and female point leaders who participate in at least three events in the series are eligible for cash awards. Points will be based on the best of four races.

1st $150

2nd $100

3rd $50

Packet Pickup will be available Friday March 14th from 4:00-8:00pm in front of The Pint Station. Packet pickup will resume race morning from 8:00-9:30am at the race start at Old Market Square

Cash awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers at The Pint Station 5k:

1st $100

2nd $75

3rd $25

Age group awards will be at 5 year intervals due to the overwhelming early registration and popularity of this event. Awards will be announced at The Pint Station following the race.

Tee shirts and a finisher award will be guaranteed for all participants who register by Feb 28th.[DEL: :DEL]

All donations and revenue from the races go to local Pickens County charities.

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    Description

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    DEADLINE FOR T-SHIRTS FRIDAY APRIL, 17th

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    2.2 km from Easley
    100 NW Main Street, Easley, South Carolina, 29642, United States
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  • Harambe Memorial Run at Bridgeway Station [runsignup.com]

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    Description

    Ooo ooo ahh ahh! 🦍

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    And when you're done?

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    Details before you go BANANAS:

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    🍌 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. 👊🍻

    835 m from Easley
    1000 Via Corso Avenue, Easley, South Carolina, 29681, United States
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    Description

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    When: June 27th @ 6:30 PM

    Where: 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681

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    Description

    Welcome to the 33rd Easley FireCracker Frolic 5k presented once again by the Easley Lions Club!

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    Welcome to the 33rd Easley FireCracker Frolic 5k presented once again by the Easley Lions Club!

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    • 15 - 19

    • 20 - 24

    • 25 - 29

    • 30 - 34

    • 35 - 39

    • 40 - 44

    • 45 - 49

    • 50 - 54

    • 55 - 59

    • 60 - 64

    • 65-69

    • 70-74

    • 75+

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    1. Glasses and eye exams for individuals in Pickens County that need assistance

    2. Lions Vision Services

    3. Storm Eye Institute

    4. Leader Dog School

    5. Rocky Bottom Camp for the Blind

    6. Camp Lions Den

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    8. South Carolina School For the Deaf and Blind

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    • Pickens Dental Associates

    • R Carl Byrers Agency, Inc

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    • Albertson Enterprise

    • AM Mechanical, Inc

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    • Neal Collins- SC House of Rep.

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    • Bo Mahaffey Insurance Agency, LLC

    • Tim Black, CPA- Complete Business Services

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    Easley, South Carolina, 29642, United States
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  • 11th Annual Run For Missions 5k [runsignup.com]

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    Description

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    Registration is $30.

    Note: If you need to change your shirt selection, go to your profile, select Run for Missions 5k from your races, choose Manage Registration, and click "Giveaway." You can see the shirt size you selected and you can change it there.

    Note: Ladies cut runs small. Adult shirts are unisex (men's cut).

    AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THESE CATEGORIES:

    Prize for Overall Finisher

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    • Fastest Female

    Prize for Top Male and Female Kid

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    Prize for Top Male and Female Teenager

    • Fastest Teen (13-19)

    Prize for Top Dog and Owner

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    • 30-39

    • 40-49

    • 50-59

    • 60-69

    • 70+

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    738 Rice Road, Pickens County, South Carolina, 29640, United States
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