Light the Trail 5K
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Light the Trail 5K and Fun Run
Light the Trail is an inaugural evening running event in Clemson's Patrick Square that benefits the Green Crescent Trail and the 15x30 campaign to create 15 connected miles of trail by 2030. The event includes a community 5K and a 1 mile family fun run open to participants of all ages.
The 3.1 mile course loops twice through the Patrick Square neighborhood and begins and ends by the Village Green retail district. Course elevation ranges from 721 feet to 825 feet. Pershing Avenue at Issaqueena Trail will be closed to traffic during the race; neighborhood entrances at Keller Boulevard and Chapman Hill Road and access to retail parking will remain open.
Post-race activities take place on the Village Green and feature local food and drink, music, family activities, awards, a costume contest, and raffle prizes. Professional timing is provided by Upstate Race Series.
Race packet pickup is available Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 15-16, 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at Sunnyside Cafe and Kite Hill Brewing, with additional race day pickup on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Village Green. Registration opens June 1 and closes September 1; registration prices increase beginning Sept. 2. Rain date is September 24, 2026.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- 1 mile
