Light the Trail 5K
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Light the Trail 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Scheduled for September 17, 2026 (rain date September 24, 2026) in Clemson’s Patrick Square community at 108 Thomas Green Blvd, this event includes a 5K race and a 1-mile family run. The event benefits the Green Crescent Trail and supports the 15×30 campaign to create 15 connected miles of trail across Clemson, Central and Pendleton by 2030.
- 5K
- 1-mile
The 5K follows a 3.1-mile course that loops twice through the streets of Patrick Square, beginning and ending by the Village Green retail district. Course elevation ranges from 721 to 825 feet and features a gentle, gradual profile. Pershing Avenue at Issaqueena Trail will be closed during the race; neighborhood entrances at Keller Boulevard and Chapman Hill Road and access to retail parking will remain open.
The event includes a post-race community gathering on the Village Green with local food, drinks, music, family activities, community partner booths, awards, a costume contest and raffle prizes. Professional timing is provided by Upstate Race Series. Packet pickup is scheduled at Sunnyside Cafe and Kite Hill Brewing on the two days before the event, with an additional pickup window on race day. Registration opens June 1 and closes September 1; registration prices increase beginning September 2, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
