Knock On Wood Trail Run/Hike - 13.1 & 10k

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! 🫡

The ever popular and patriotic Red White and Blue Shoes 5K on the campus of Furman University on July 4th.

This fast race course is USATF certified. The start line is in the parking lot adjacent to the north stands at Paladin stadium. The route circles the mall and loops around the Duke Library at the center of campus. The course then goes across the dam at Swan Lake and takes the paved path around the lake, using the new footbridge at the north end of the lake. The route passes the Amphitheater, goes left on Bell Tower Road to Roe Ford Road, then goes right on Roe Ford Road back to the mall. After coming down the mall road, the course rounds the circle in front of the PAC and goes down the driveway to the North Stands. Runners enter at the back gate of the stadium and finish in a blaze of glory at the 50-yard line at Paladin Stadium.

5K will participants receive a high quality Runners Cap. Limited to 1300 participants .

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GREENVILLE TRACK CLUB, sign in to RunSignUp with your username and password to get an automatic $5 DISCOUNT on your race entry.

Proceeds from the GTC RWBS 5K go to the Blue Shoes Track Scholarship program, providing scholarships to deserving student athletes and promoting excellence on the track and in the classroom.

💀 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! 💀