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Saturday, June 12th, 2027
90 Carolina Foothills Dr, Chesnee SC
5K
65–85°F · some rain risk
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2026
72–92°F
dry
2025
64–90°F
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2024
60–85°F
dry
2023
65–83°F
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2022
65–91°F
dry
2021
68–84°F
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2020
65–85°F
dry
2019
58–70°F
rain
2018
63–71°F
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2017
68–85°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Date: June 12th, 2027
Location: 90 Carolina Foothills Dr, Chesnee, SC
Registration: Register here
Fun people + beautiful trails + good food = a great day. This is a clothing optional 5K trail run/walk through the woods, trails, and meadows of Carolina Foothills Resort. You may choose to run the 7.3K at no additional cost. If you run the 7.3k, you will also be entered into the 5K. Please choose only one race length.
Timing and Results
This race is professionally chip timed! There is a chip embedded in an ankle strap to record the 5K finish times with instant results displayed on a TV.
The Mike Ward Challenge
Details:
- Extra Mile: Go the Extra Mile, in the 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge honoring the man who inspired the event.
- Inspiration: Mike was a longtime member of CFR who passed away in 2017 at the age of 73, thus the 7.3k.
- Awards: We give awards in the 5k for the Overall Male and Female and first and second place Male and Female winners in each age group.
- Finisher's Medal: Special finisher's medal for those who complete the Mike Ward Challenge.
Registration Information
By May 10 includes:
- Specialty T-Shirt: Buck Creek Streak T-Shirt
- Lunch: Delicious Lunch (additional charge for non-runners)
- Day Pass: A Day Pass to Carolina Foothills Resort (additional charge for non-runners)
After May 10 includes (while supplies last):
- Specialty T-Shirt: Buck Creek Streak T-Shirt (while supplies last)
- Lunch: Delicious Lunch (while supplies last, additional charge for non-runners)
- Day Pass: A Day Pass to Carolina Foothills Resort (additional charge for non-runners)
Registration Fees:
- $45: June 14 – December 31
- $55: January 1 – March 31
- $65: April 1 – June 9 (There will be no same day registrations)
Other Notes of Interest:
- Day Pass: Non-runners will have to purchase a resort day pass
- Meal Tickets: Meal tickets for non-runners will be available for purchase
Important Information:
Runners will have their background done after they register. Any guest coming with you needs to call the Carolina Foothills Resort office at 864-461-2731 and get their background check completed prior to race day.
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