4 events in Travelers Rest, South Carolina
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Travelers Rest
4 events in Travelers Rest-
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Shriners Children's Greenville Turkey Trot and Roll
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Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
🎅🏼 Ho ho ho! Greetings from the North Pole! It’s me—St. Nick—inviting you to lace up those jingle bell shoes and join us for one holly-jolly morning at the Holiday Hustle 5K! 🎄🎁✨
🎅 Welcome back, my festive friends! The Holiday Hustle 5K is back and merrier than ever, taking place at the charming Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, just outside of Greenville. This joyful jaunt kicks off with a blazin’ fast downhill mile that’ll have even my reindeer asking for your training tips! 🦌💨 With the help of our friends in the Travelers Rest Police Department, the roads will be safe and sleigh-ready for all!
🎶 Expect holiday tunes, a bubble machine for the little elves, and a special souvenir for the first 150 good boys and girls who pick up their packets on race morning! (Trust me, they’re nicer than a lump of coal! 😉)
🎄 But this isn’t just a race—it’s a full-on holiday celebration! Whether you’re dashing through the course like Dasher or strolling with your snowman squad, this 5K is for all ages, all speeds, and all levels of holiday spirit. Don your Santa suits, elf ears, and candy cane leggings—the more festive, the better!
☕ Once you cross the finish line near the amphitheater, warm up with hot cocoa, festive treats, cheerful tunes, and maybe even a jolly photo with yours truly! (I do love a good selfie, especially when cookies are involved. 🍪📸)
🎁 Even better? Your jingle jog helps support local charities and spreads warmth to those who need it most this season. So not only are you getting those steps in, you’re also helping make spirits bright across the Upstate!
🎄 Event Details:
🎽 What: Holiday Hustle 5K
📍 Where: Trailblazer Park – 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
📅 When: December 5th
🕘 Time: Race Starts at 9:00am (Packet Pickup opens at 8:00am)
👶 Bonus: 200-Meter Fun Run for kids 12 & under right after the 5K start!
🗺️ Course Info: COURSE MAP HERE
The race begins with a zooming downhill mile, winds through the scenic neighborhoods of Travelers Rest, and finishes near the Trailblazer Park amphitheater and farmers market pavilion.
🎄 Dog-friendly 🐾
🎄 Stroller-friendly 👶
🎄 Walker-friendly 🚶
So come one, come all—grab your sweaters, your snow boots, and your sparkle! Let’s HUSTLE into the holidays together! 🎅🏽✨ Register now before Santa fills the sleigh!