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Saturday, March 27th, 2027
220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville SC
5K
47–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
61–85°F
dry
2025
44–68°F
dry
2024
50–69°F
rain
2023
60–78°F
rain
2022
36–60°F
dry
2021
58–74°F
rain
2020
56–80°F
dry
2019
37–55°F
dry
2018
44–50°F
dry
2017
57–76°F
dry
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About this race
Five kilometers through Lakewood Nature Preserve, followed by an Easter egg hunt, with no cutoff and nothing to prove. This is the family entry point to the Upstate Race Series — the race where the four-year-old in the stroller and the parent pushing it both get a medal at the end.
Race Day Details
Saturday, March 27, 2027 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions.
Course or Race Highlight
Lakewood Nature Preserve is grassy trails and rolling hills just outside Greenville, with plenty of shade and the occasional deer or fox along the way. It is an easy, welcoming place to bring the whole family for a first race. The 10:00 AM start is deliberate — late enough to get everyone fed, dressed, and out the door without a fight.
There is no time limit on this one. Walk it, jog it, stop to look at the water, let the kids run ahead and then catch them. Every finisher receives a medal, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
The Course
A 5K through Lakewood Nature Preserve's grassy trails, finishing at The Barn where the egg hunt takes place. There is no cutoff on this course — take your time and enjoy the preserve.
Parking
Parking is in the field lots adjacent to The Barn, where the finish line and egg hunt will be. There is a $5 fee paid during registration that covers your access to the preserve, so nothing is owed on race day.
Aid Stations
Water at the finish line.
Hydration
What's Included
The race and the hunt are one event — bring the kids.
Your badge of the journey.
Track your effort, splits included.
To commemorate the triumph.
Wear the moment proudly.
A little extra swag for finishing strong.
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.
There is no cutoff. Take your time.
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.
Giving Back
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.
Good to Know
Managing Your Registration
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