Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k
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Carolina Reaper Challenge
The Carolina Reaper Challenge is a loop-format running event held at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. The course is a paved 2.62-mile loop on a 240-acre former golf course with rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, riverfront views, and areas of shade. Runners complete multiple laps to reach their chosen distance, and each lap must be finished within 45 minutes.
Distances offered include:
- 50K (twelve laps)
- Half marathon (five laps)
- 10K
- 50K relay for teams of two to four
Participant facilities are concentrated at the start/finish area and a central Athlete Village. A 60 by 120 foot rental tent is available for shared use between laps; runners may bring a canopy, cooler, and chair for their own space. Packet pickup is on site at the event tent. Parking is in the old driving range area, about 150 meters from the start/finish; parking is limited and a small parking fee applies during registration.
There is one aid station at the start/finish that runners pass each lap; available items include water, Coke, ginger ale, pickles, cookies, chips, and pretzels. This is a cup-less event, so participants must provide their own hydration vessel.
All finishers receive a custom medal. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age-group medals for first through third in multiple categories. The event is part of the Upstate Race Series and supports local nonprofits through the Upstate Giving Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
