R.U.N. Run 5K

Join us on race day, August 14th, 2026 for The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight 1 mile at 8:15pm and 5k at 9pm.

Packet Pick-Up:

Packet pick-up will be held August 14th from noon until 15 minutes prior to each race starting. Packet pick-up will be held at the Anderson Area YMCA at the front of the building under the awning, and is a drive thru format until 5pm. After 5pm, driving through our parking lot becomes more congested, and we will switch to walk up pickup. Please check your email on race day for more information regarding packet pick up!

Race Day Registration:

All registration, including Race Day Registration, will be conducted through RunSignUp.com. We will not be holding any in-person, face to face race day registration. Please register through RunSignUp.com, and then head to packet pick up to collect your bib.

Race Routes:

Race routes for The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight:

5K

1 Mile

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+

You're invited to Oconee Humane Society's 2nd annual Paws in the Park 5k run & 1 mile walk. Join us and help raise funds to support the awesome programs offered and supported by Oconee Humane Society.

Bring your whole family (well behaved pups included) to one of Oconee's most scenic parks and enjoy a 3 mile run lakeside while supporting a great cause. Prefer a more leisurely walk? Sign up for the 1 mile walk and join the festivities!

RACE INFO:

DATE: Saturday, September 26

TIME: 8:30AM- 5k start /1 mile walk will start shortly after 5k

COST: $30 (includes a race packet with race T-shirt, music, refreshments and post race party all while supporting OHS)

** Must register by Sept. 10th to be guaranteed a shirt**

FAQs:

*Pets are welcome but must be on a short leash (no retractable leashes please for safety).

*Strollers and walkers are welcome, but we ask that they start at the back of the group for safety.

*Post race party will follow with awards, refreshments, and music to enjoy lakeside

*Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall female for the 5k will be presented

*5k and 1 mile runners/walkers who register before the deadline will receive a race packet with tshirt and goodies (MUST REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10TH TO BE GUARANTEED A TSHIRT)

*Packet Pick up will be Friday, September 25th at South Cove County Park from 3-6pm and Saturday, September 26th from 7-8am before the race

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors!!

(check out our sponsor page!)

🍻🍗 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.