Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 10k & Relay)

💀: Welcome to the Hottest Race This Side of the Grave…

🔥: The Carolina Reaper Challenge!

Are you brave enough to survive the Carolina Reaper Challenge? 🌶:️ The Reaper awaits. 😈:🔥:

📈: About the Race

• Get Ready: Feel the burn as you lace up for the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where scorching heat meets extreme endurance.
• Race Options: Whether you’re tackling the 5-mile, half marathon, 50k, or the team relay, you’re about to test your grit.
• Location: Navigate the 2.62-mile loop at the Riverwest Nature Preserve, embraced by intense Southern heat.
• Survival Challenge: Conquer the loop within 45 minutes per lap—or risk being left behind in the flames!

🏅: Race Day Details

• When: All event distances start at 8:00am and packet pickup begins at 7:00am.
• Where: Riverwest Nature Preserve.
• Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611. *Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy.
• Parking Info: All participants will park in the old driving range area, approximately 150 meters from the Start/Finish line.

🏕: Athlete Village / Staging Area

• Location: The Athlete Village will be located between the Start and Finish lines, serving as a central hub for all runners.
• Gear: Bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, and anything else to help you recover between laps.
• Setup: While runners may stage gear at their vehicles, on-site tent setup is encouraged to stay close to the action.
• Course: The route is run on a PAVED 2.6-mile loop, surrounded by the scenic Riverwest Nature Preserve.

🔥: Distances: Choose Your Own Hell

• 5 Miles: Short & fiery.
• Half Marathon: Devilishly tough.
• 50k: Ultra pain, ultra evil.
• Relay: Pass the torch... straight from hell.

🔔: Loop Schedule

• Lap 1 - 8:00am - The Reaper's Call
• Lap 2 - 8:45am
• Lap 3 - 9:30am
• Lap 4 - 10:15am
• Lap 5 - 11:00am
• Lap 6 - 11:45am
• Lap 7 - 12:30pm
• Lap 8 - 1:15pm
• Lap 9 - 2:00pm
• Lap 10 - 2:45pm
• Lap 11 - 3:30pm
• Lap 12 - 4:15pm

💀: Race Distances

• 50k: 12 Loops (Conquer the Reaper!)
• Relay: 12 Loops (A Team of 2-4 Runners)
• Half Marathon: 5 Loops
• 5 Mile: 2 Loops

🏆: Race and Timing Format

• Timing Chip: You’ll receive your timing chip upon packet pickup.
• Lap Splits: After each lap, we’ll record your lap split.
• Time Limit: Complete each lap in 45 minutes or you’ll be left in the heat.
• Last Lap: The last lap counts the most!

💧: Aid Stations

• Fuel Up: Aid station at the start/finish with snacks like pickles, cookies, chips, and pretzels.
• Hydration: Water, coke, ginger ale available.
• Cup-less Event: Bring your own hydration vessel—no cups, only your vessel of survival!

📦: Join us for the Carolina Reaper Challenge!

For more information and to register, visit the official race page.