Conestee Nature Preserve 8k Run/Walk

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Race Day Details

Sunday, September 19, 2027 at Conestee Nature Preserve, 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions.

Course or Race Highlight

Conestee Nature Preserve is a restored floodplain that has become one of the most important birding sites in the state, and running through it early on a September morning is a genuinely different experience from running anywhere else in the county. The boardwalk sections over the wetlands are the part everybody remembers — the sound changes underfoot, and for a few hundred meters you are running over water.

The 285 feet of gain arrives in small pieces rather than one climb, which keeps the route honest without making it hard. Afterward there are post-race pancakes, music, and a hangout. Every finisher receives a custom medal, a race tattoo, event-themed giveaways, a race sticker, and free professional photos, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Course

A five-mile loop through soft, natural trails, some single-track, and a few wooden boardwalks, with 285 feet of elevation gain. You'll pass through shaded forests and cross wooden boardwalks over quiet wetlands. Follow the yellow arrows.

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Parking

Right on site adjacent to the Pavilion at 840 Mauldin Road. Both parking and park admission are free for this one.

Aid Stations

No water stations on the course. Water is available at the finish line.

Available snacks

Hydration

What's Included

Free Park Admission and Parking
No gate fee, no permit — just show up. Custom Race Bib
Your badge of the journey. Chip Timing & Live Results
Track your effort, splits included. Race Branded Finisher Medal
To commemorate the triumph. Custom Race Tattoo
Wear the moment proudly. Event-Themed Giveaways
A little extra swag for finishing strong. Race Stickers
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.

Age Group Awards (Male & Female)

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series:

Giving Back

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Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series.

Groups & Teams

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

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Managing Your Registration

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