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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg SC
5K
58–75°F · some rain risk
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2025
50–69°F
dry
2024
54–70°F
dry
2023
51–77°F
dry
2022
49–72°F
dry
2021
60–79°F
dry
2020
62–74°F
rain
2019
60–76°F
dry
2018
69–78°F
rain
2017
69–80°F
rain
2016
48–70°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 40–61°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 40°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
Troop 404 Excuses Not Found 5K & Vendor Market -
Benefiting Trail Life USA Troop SC-0404
Join us for the Excuses Not Found 5K and help make a lasting impact in the lives of young men in our community! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering others on, your participation supports the mission of Trail Life USA Troop SC-404.
- Date: NEW DATE! Sunday, October 18th
- Time: NEW TIME! 2:00pm
- Location: Milliken Arboretum
Participants will enjoy the beautiful, pre-planned 5K course winding through the arboretum allowing runners and walkers to experience one of the Upstate's most scenic settings.
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply want to support a great cause, we'd love to have you join us for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and fun!
- All participants receive a Free T-shirt!
- Prizes given for top runners in various age groups
- Free parking
- 5K cross country trail course
- Water Stations & Snacks
- Lunch available to purchase
- Purchase a ticket for our Basket / Prize Raffle
**No charge for participants 4 years old and younger. Strollers are allowed, but keep in mind that it's a cross country (un-paved) trail.**
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