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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville SC
5K
43–63°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Upstate Race Series
Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk
Description: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish red 🌈
Participant Feedback
“A flat, fast 5K on a shamrock-strewn path, starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance and climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before settling onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It starts at eleven in the morning, which is late enough to sleep in and early enough that the beer at the finish still counts as brunch.
Course or Race Highlight
- Distance: Five kilometers is the distance most people can talk a friend into, and this is the version of it built for exactly that — paved, flat, forgiving, with one bridge to give the photos some drama.
- Dress Code: Come dressed for the day. Green is encouraged, and it has never once been the strangest thing anyone wore to this race.
- Packet Pickup: Opens 90 minutes before the gun, and there is a pre-run beer waiting for anyone who wants one.
- Post-Race: Free beer at the finish for participants 21 and over, live music, event-themed giveaways, complimentary race photos, and a finisher medal.
Race Day Details
- What: Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk
- When: Saturday, March 13, 2027 — 11:00 AM start
- Where: Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville, SC
- Address: 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Course
Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before joining the Swamp Rabbit Trail. A flat-and-fast setup with one honest bridge climb in it.
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At Bridgeway Station, and free. Your car will be within eyesight of the venue and the start/finish lines.
Aid Stations
No water stations on the course: it is a 5K. Water is waiting at the finish, along with your complimentary beer.
- Hydration: Water at the finish
- Complimentary beer: for participants 21+
- Sponsor: Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at the finish line.
What's Included
- A Pre-Run Beer On Us: Packet pickup opens 90 minutes early.
- Custom Race Bib: Your badge of the journey.
- Chip Timing & Live Results: Track your effort, splits included.
- Custom Finisher Medal: To commemorate the triumph.
Race Awards
- Top 3 Overall (Male & Female): The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy.
- Age Group Awards (Male & Female): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal.
- Series Recognition: This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series.
Groups & Teams
$5 Discount & Refund: For groups with 5 or more members. All local and regional running clubs are welcome.
Good to Know
- Are dogs allowed: Yes.
- Are headphones allowed: Yes.
- Packet Pickup: Can someone else pick up your packet? No.
- Race-day Registration: Yes, you can register using your mobile device on race day.
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