Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k
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Event overview
The Carolina Reaper Challenge is scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, SC (2959 New Easley Hwy). The event is presented by Upstate Race Series and donates proceeds to the Upstate Running Club youth team. Distances offered include:
- 50k - 12 loops
- Half Marathon - 5 loops
- 5 Mile - 2 loops
- Relay - 12 loops, teams of 2-4 runners
Awards include top three overall male and female in the Half Marathon, 50k, and Relay, plus 1st–3rd place age group awards for multiple age categories.
Course, format, and services
The course uses a paved loop of approximately 2.6 miles on the former Riverwest golf course within a 240-acre preserve. Course features listed are rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, riverfront views, and shaded sections. Timing is chip-based with lap splits and live results. Participants must complete each lap within 45 minutes to remain in the event.
An aid station at the start/finish provides snacks (pickles, cookies, chips, pretzels) and beverages (water, cola, ginger ale). This is a cup-less event; participants should bring a personal hydration vessel. Registration items listed include a finisher medal, custom bib, event tattoo, race sticker, complimentary race photos, music and a post-race area, a collapsible hydration cup, and a sample hydration product. Parking is in the old driving range area about 150 meters from the start/finish; a drop-off zone and an athlete village between start and finish are indicated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
