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🌳✌️ Welcome to Knock on Woodstock ✌️🌳
A far-out trail experience brought to you by the Upstate Race Series
Hey there, beautiful soul 🌞! Are you ready to tune in, lace up, and let your spirit run wild through the woods of Pleasant Ridge County Park? Well dig this—Knock on Woodstock is calling your name, and it's not just any race. It's a journey. A vibe. A loop of love, nature, and good energy, all in support of something truly cosmic—Camp Spearhead.
This groovy little event takes place at Camp Spearhead, a magical sanctuary that gives kids and adults with disabilities a chance to play, grow, and feel the love all year long. We're talkin’ horseback rides, crafts, new friendships, and all the smiles the world can handle. By running this race, you’re not just chasing miles—you’re sharing light and giving back to a beautiful community. Far out, right?
🌲 Race Deets, Man 🌲
Where: Camp Spearhead – nestled in the heart of Pleasant Ridge County Park
When: Bright and early, 8:00 AM, baby
Address: 4232 SC-11, Marietta, SC 29661
What: Pick your groove – Half Marathon or 10K (4 hour cutoff)
Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:00 AM near the main shelter as you enter the park to your right
Awards: We’ll hand ‘em out after the top 3 float across the finish line and announce age group tributes
🌼 The Course, Man
Our loop is a 10K trail groove with around 650 feet of sweet, rolling elevation per lap. It’s got flow, it’s got rhythm, and it’s got over 90% shade so your chakras stay cool. Directional arrows will guide your path like the universe intended—but if you wander, no worries. Just trace your steps back to your moment of confusion and get back in your groove.
Course Map Here
🍪 Aid Station Goodies 🍬
You’ll find one stellar aid station at the main shelter every loop.
Pickles (for your pickle-loving heart)
Cookies and chips (because why not?)
Candy, fig newtons, and pretzels (a snackin’ symphony)
Hydration? Oh yeah – water, Coke, and a splash of ginger ale
🛑 Cup-less, dude! Bring your own hydration vessel. Let’s keep Mother Earth happy.
Got a homemade treat or a favorite snack? Share the love! We’re all about community-powered aid stations here. ✊
💚 More Than a Race
This isn’t just a trail run—it’s a celebration of movement, inclusion, and the natural magic of Greenville County. Bring a friend, feel the earth beneath your feet, and soak up the good vibes. Donations from this righteous gathering go straight to Camp Spearhead, helping keep the joy flowing all year long. So come run with us, connect with nature, and leave a little piece of your soul on the trail. Peace, love, and trail shoes, baby.
🌈 Sign up. Show up. Shine on. 🌈
Let’s Knock on Woodstock and open the door to something beautiful.
💀 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. 🌲
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! 💀