Upstate Race Series

05/11/2026

Waggy waggle wag 🐶 🐕

05/09/2026

Full ⛽️ this spring!

05/07/2026

⚡️🏁 THE FASTEST MILE IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS BACK. 🏁⚡️

100+ feet of glorious downhill.
One screaming fast mile through the streets of Greenville.
Crowds lining the course. Legs turning into jet engines. PRs getting absolutely demolished. 💨

Whether you’re chasing a sub-5 mile, your first crack at speed, or just want to experience what it feels like to FLY downhill with a pack of runners beside you… The Downville Mile is built for pure chaos and pure fun.

🔥 OPEN & ELITE HEATS
🏅 Finisher medals for all participants
🍻 Brewery finish line vibes
⚡️ Some runners have dropped 30+ seconds off their mile PRs
🐇 Fast course. Faster atmosphere.

The road tilts down. Gravity takes over.
You just hold on and GO.

📍 Confluence Center
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ Open & Elite Mile Heats Starting at 6:00 PM

Ready to test your speed?
The streets of Greenville are waiting. 💥

05/06/2026

🐕🏃‍♀️ Tails & Trails 5K – Run with Your Best Friend 🏃‍♂️🐾

This isn’t just a race… it’s a pack run with purpose.

Join us on Saturday, May 9th at Conestee Park for the Tails & Trails 5K Walk/Run—where runners, walkers, families, and furry sidekicks all come together for one incredible cause.

🐾 Race Details:
• 📍 Conestee Park – Greenville, SC
• 🕣 Start Time: 8:30 AM
• 🐶 Dog-friendly course (leashes + good vibes required)
• 👟 Run it. Walk it. Wag through it.

🎉 What makes this one special:
• Vendor village + post-race fun
• Puppy pools (yes… PUPPY POOLS 🐕💦)
• Awards + community celebration
• Over 500 animal lovers coming together

💙 Why it matters:
Every step helps support Greenville County Animal Care, providing shelter, medical care, and second chances for over 7,000 animals each year.

This is more than miles…
It’s tails wagging, lives changing, and a community showing up big.

👉 Grab your leash. Lace up your shoes.
Let’s run for those who can’t ask for it. 🐾💛

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

🌮🏃‍♂️ TONIGHT: Cinco De Mayo 5K Group Run + Fiesta! 🍻🎉

We’re bringing the miles AND the margarita vibes to Greenville tonight!

Join us for a FREE, fun, untimed 5K group run presented with New Balance and hosted at Double Stamp Brewery.

🕕 Starts at 6:00 PM
📍 819 Laurens Rd, Greenville
💸 FREE event – all paces welcome!

🔥 What’s going down:
• 🎽 Demo the latest New Balance shoes
• 🏃‍♀️ Chill 5K group run (no pressure, just vibes)
• 🍺 Post-run fiesta with brews + music
• 🎁 Giveaways, raffles… and maybe a piñata 👀

Bring your crew, your energy, and let’s turn a Tuesday into a full-blown celebration.

Run. Fiesta. Repeat. 🇲🇽💃

05/05/2026

🏃‍♂️💛 Race for Adoption 5K – Run for Something Bigger 💛🏃‍♀️

Looking for a race that truly makes an impact? This one hits different.

Join us on Saturday, May 9th in Greer for the Race for Adoption 5K—a powerful, family-friendly event dedicated to helping local families bring children home.

👟 What to expect:
• 5K run/walk + Kids Run
• Open to ALL ages & abilities
• Fast, safe course for runners + walkers alike
• A community-driven, feel-good atmosphere

📍 Location: Covenant Church (Greer, SC)
⏰ Kids Run: 8:20 AM | 5K Start: 9:00 AM

💛 Why it matters:
Every donation and or registration helps fund adoption costs for local families, turning miles into life-changing moments.

This is more than a race…
It’s a chance to run with purpose, celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, and help create forever families.

👉 Lace up. Show up. Change a life.

05/03/2026

Have you joined the Upstate Running Club yet!?

Our club celebrates 150+ races across the Upstate, with members receiving exclusive discounts on a growing number of events. No matter your affiliation—whether you run with a local crew in Clemson, Cowpens, or anywhere in between—you’re welcome here.

When you join, you’re doing more than logging miles. You’re directly supporting our Youth Running Program and helping fund meaningful impact through our Giving Series.

In just the first four months of the year, the Giving Series has already raised $3,786 through direct donations—and we’re just getting started. Beyond donations, we work alongside local nonprofits to help them raise funds through race registrations, sponsorships, and community partnerships that put boots on the ground for those who need it most.

We’re proud to support 28 local nonprofit partners, including:

Operation Active Kids – First Flight Alliance
Spartanburg County Foundation
Kids Enrichment Center
Let There Be Mom
New Foundations Home for Children
Play4Kay
Clemson Sunrise Rotary Club
The Champions Center for Special Children
The Bridge Center Recovery
March of Dimes
Prisma Health Patient Assistance Fund
Adopting Families Fund
Julie Valentine Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Front Porch Housing
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
The Parenting Place
Pickens County Meals on Wheels
Just Say Something
Greenwood Genetic Center
Greenville County Animal Care
Defenders for Children

Join the club. Make an impact. Run with purpose.

05/02/2026