Honor Abe 5k

💀 Welcome to the Hottest Race This Side of the Grave…💀

🔥The Carolina Reaper Challenge! 🔥

Are you brave enough to survive the Carolina Reaper Challenge? 🌶️ The Reaper awaits. 😈🔥

Get ready to feel the burn as you lace up for the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where scorching heat meets extreme endurance. 🔥 Whether you’re tackling the 5-mile, half marathon, 50k, or the team relay, you’re about to test your grit in the fiery heat of South Carolina this July. ☀️🌡️

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ As you navigate the 2.62-mile loop at the Riverwest Nature Preserve, you’ll be embraced by the intense Southern heat, winding through rolling hills, wooden bridges, and scenic views that might just make you wish you were anywhere but here—unless you're a true heat-seeker! 🏞️

💀 It’s not just a race… it’s a battle for survival. Conquer the loop within 45 minutes per lap—or risk being left behind in the flames! 😈 You’ll need every ounce of your endurance, but don’t worry… each lap you conquer brings you closer to victory... and a refreshing taste of sweet, sweet survival! 🏅

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned speed demon, test your limits in the heat with like-minded souls who share your desire to conquer the sun. 🌞 Come for the race. Stay for the heat. 🔥 And remember, the Reaper’s always watching.

🕰️ Race Day Details:

When: All event distances start at 8:00am and packet pickup begins at 7am

Where: Riverwest Nature Preserve

Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611 *Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy which is located across the street from "Home Fur A While" animal boarding facility.

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off Info: All participants will park in the old driving range area, approximately 150 meters from the Start/Finish line. Limited parking spots are available, so please follow volunteer instructions upon arrival. We will have a designated drop-off zone near the staging area for runners to unload gear (tents, coolers, chairs, etc.) before being directed to the parking area by our volunteer team along the perimeter.

🏕 Athlete Village / Staging Area - The Athlete Village will be located between the Start and Finish lines, serving as a central hub for all runners. You’re welcome to bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, and whatever else helps you recover between laps. This is where the party lives—so share a tent, make some friends, and set up camp! Please note: While runners may stage gear at their vehicles, all parking is 150 meters away, so on-site tent setup is the best way to stay close to the action.

Course: On an old golf course the route is run on a PAVED 2.6 mile loop with plenty of shade and participant setup right at the start/finish line! The Preserve: The 240-acre Riverwest Nature Preserve was once a golf course, but now it’s the perfect place to test your limits. Rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and riverfront views all surround you as you race toward glory. 🌲

• COURSE MAP HERE

Distances: Choose Your Own Hell

🔥😈 5 Miles – Short & fiery

🔥👿 Half Marathon – Devilishly tough

🔥💀😈 50k – Ultra pain, ultra evil

🔥😈🔁 Relay – Pass the torch... straight from hell

Loop Schedule: The bell rings every 45 minutes, and it’s your race against time! 🔔

• Lap 1 - 8:00am - The Reaper's Call 🔥

• Lap 2 - 8:45am

• Lap 3 - 9:30am

• Lap 4 - 10:15am

• Lap 5 - 11:00am

• Lap 6 - 11:45am

• Lap 7 - 12:30pm

• Lap 8 - 1:15pm

• Lap 9 - 2:00pm

• Lap 10 - 2:45pm

• Lap 11 - 3:30pm

• Lap 12 - 4:15pm

💀 Race Distances:

• 50k: 12 Loops (Conquer the Reaper!) 🏃‍♂️💨

• Relay: 12 Loops (A Team of 2-4 Runners) 👯‍♂️👯‍♀️

• Half Marathon: 5 Loops 🔥🏅

• 5 Mile: 2 Loops 😈🏃

Race and Timing Format:

You’ll receive your timing chip upon packet pickup. After each lap, we’ll record your lap split—but remember, the Reaper isn’t patient. ⏱️ Complete each lap in 45 minutes or you’ll be left in the heat. The last lap counts the most!

Aid Stations:

Fuel Up: Aid station at the start/finish with snacks like pickles, cookies, chips, pretzels.

Hydration (water, coke, ginger ale). 💧

Cup-less Event: Bring your own hydration vessel—no cups, only your vessel of survival! 💀

This USATF-certified race takes place on the scenic Doodle Trail and is flat and fast! It is an out-and-back course beginning and ending at United Wesleyan Church 738 Rice Road Easley SC 29640. The race begins at 8 am and awards will begin at 9 am. All proceeds go to Alabaster House in Easley.

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

• Fastest Male

• Fastest Female

Prize for Top Male and Female Kid

• Fastest 5-12

Prize for Top Male and Female Teenager

• Fastest Teen (13-19)

Prize for Top Dog and Owner

• Fastest Doggo 1-100 (in people years)

Awards for Top Male and Female Finisher in each Age Group

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70+

This is a 5K run or walk. It is an evening glow run and participants have the option of running or walking virtually. The purpose is to raise money and awareness for nursing students at the Wesleyan University of Haiti School of Nursing. All proceeds will go to the Wesleyan University of Haiti School of Nursing. Global Partners, which is the mission arm of the Wesleyan Church, manages this fund. The School of Nursing fund supports student tuition, staff and instructor salaries, and a student lunch program.

🍻🍗 Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and register now to secure your spot in one of the most flavorful runs of the season. Dive into the ultimate autumn experience at the Beer & BBQ 5K, where Bridgeway Station turns into a festive celebration of delicious barbecue and exhilarating running! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out to soak up the lively atmosphere, this event promises something for everyone. Picture yourself cruising a fast, fun course around Bridgeway Station, with great vibes, cheering spectators, and that “race-day buzz” in the air, all while knowing that a mouthwatering barbecue feast and a cold brew are waiting for you at the finish line, just like the energy you’ve come to love at Chase the Rainbow 5K and Red White & Brew 5K.

Race Day Details​

• Why: Saturday Night 5k

• What: Beer & BBQ 5k

• Where: Bridgeway Station

• Address: 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville SC 29681

• When: Race Starts at 6:00pm

• Packet Pickup: 1 Hour prior to race start at Bridgeway Station

Click for Strava Course Map: HERE

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will kick things off with a quick burst of energy before charging up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. From there, it’s a fast, festive out-and-back style run through the heart of Bridgeway, with smooth turns, big cheers, and just enough climb to earn what comes next. This course has one mission: get you to the finish line where the real reward awaits, a cold brew in one hand and a plate of barbecue in the other. Consider it a delicious sprint toward the Beer & BBQ Finish Line Feast. 🍻🍗

Our annual Walk For Life 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This is a timed race starting and finishing at Doodle Park in Pickens, SC. The race will be ran on a Certified Course. The 5K Run/Walk is family friendly for all ages and a great way to involve your family in supporting the sanctity of life!

We are a pregnancy care center serving families in Pickens County and surrounding areas during and after pregnancy. We believe that life begins at conception and that salvation comes through belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All proceeds from this race will go directly to Hope Women's Center in supporting their ministry.

The race will begin at 9:00AM. Awards will be presented around 10:00am. Awards for 1st/2nd/3rd overall for M/F as well as individual age brackets.

Registration cost will include race entry and race t-shirt. Cut off date for t-shirt is September 27th. If registered after September 27th, no t-shirt will be included.

RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 FROM 4:00PM-6:00PM AT HOPE WOMEN’S CENTER BACK PARKING LOT OR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 4:00PM-6:00PM AT THE PICKENS DOODLE PARK. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP PACKETS PRIOR TO RACE DAY.

SATURDAY MORNING PICK UP WILL BE FROM 7:30AM-8:30AM AT THE PICKENS DOODLE PARK.