Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

☘️ Welcome to the Chase the Rainbow 5K!

Top o’ the evenin’ to ya, lads and lasses! ‘Tis I, St. Patrick, here to tell ya about the most magical event that':ll have yer feet flyin’ faster than a leprechaun chasin’ his gold!

🎉 Celebrate in Style

• Event: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in grand style with the Chase the Rainbow 5K – a jolly jaunt filled with craic (that’s fun, for ye non-Irish folk), color, and cheer!
• Participants: Whether ye run like the wind or just fancy a stroll in your finest green garb, this enchanted evening race welcomes all to partake in the festive frolic!
• Course: Set your sights on a scenic journey across the Bridgeway Station Bridge following the Rainbow to the finish where every step is touched with the sparkle of Irish magic.
• Experience: Race fast or take it easy – whether yer chasing a PR or just the pot o’ gold at the end, ye’re sure to have a shamrockin’ good time!

🍻 Post-Race Celebration

• After Party: After ye conquer the course, the celebration continues at Bridgeway Brewing Co, where the good times roll like a barrel of mead!
• Activities: Tap your toes to live music, clink glasses with your mates, and toast to yer victory with a mighty fine pint – there’s a brew for every brave soul!
• Photos: We’ll be snappin’ free photos of all the fun – from your finest finish line poses to the clover-filled chaos after the race.
• Sharing: Share ‘em with friends and fam and remember the day ye ran with rainbows!

🏁 Race Details

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
• Time: Race kicks off at 11:00am sharp!
• Location: Bridgeway Station - 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681
• Event: The most festive 5K in all the land – Chase the Rainbow 5K!
• Packet Pickup: 1 hour before the race at Bridgeway Station.

👟 Race Corrals

(We don’t want a stampede now, do we?) All runners will be corralled with 60-second intervals for space and safety.

• Corral 1: Under 25 minutes
• Corral 2: 25 to 30 minutes
• Corral 3: Over 35 minutes

🗺️ Course Information

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. This festive course will have every leprechaun—from the first pint-pourer to the last rainbow chaser—racing toward one treasure: the Pot o’ Gold Finish Line of Victory!

📜 Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

• Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile.
• Transfer & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Distance Changes

• Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
• Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

• Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
• Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

• Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
• Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

✅ Refunds & Deferrals

• No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
• If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.

For more information, visit the race page: Chase the Rainbow 5K.