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Event Tiles
Hottest Race Above the Ground
Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k
$70
($15:
Ages 1 - 17)
8:00AM EDT
- 5:00PM EDT
Registration ends July 12, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Death Pepper!
Reaper Challenge Half Marathon
$60
($15:
Ages 1 - 17)
8:00AM EDT
- 5:00PM EDT
Registration ends July 12, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Chili Pepper
Reaper Challenge 5 Miler
$50
($15:
Ages 1 - 17)
8:00AM EDT
- 5:00PM EDT
Registration ends July 12, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Relay (up to 4 people)
Carolina Reaper Relay (12 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons
$50
($15:
Ages 1 - 17)
8:00AM EDT
- 5:00PM EDT
Registration ends July 12, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities
$100
8:00AM EDT
- 5:00PM EDT
Registration ends July 12, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Upstate Race Series Presents
Carolina Reaper Challenge
Hottest Race this side of 6 Feet Under!
Riverwest Preserve
💀 Only the bold survive… Will you be one of them? 🔥
Included in Registration
🔥 Finisher Medal – Only the toughest will survive! 🏅
💀 Custom Race Bib – who gets bib 666?💀
🔥 Custom Race Tattoo – Show off your fiery spirit with an event-themed tattoo! 💥
🌶️ Event Themed Giveaways – Exclusive swag that’s almost as hot as the race itself! 🌶️
🖤 Race Sticker – Stick it on your gear and show everyone you survived the heat! 🔥
📸 Complimentary Race Photos – Capture your victorious moment in the flames. 📸
🎶 Music & Post-Race Hangout – Chill out and jam out after the battle. 🎶
⏱️ Chip Timing with Lap Splits and Live Results – See every second tick by as you conquer the course. ⏱️
💧 Wildly Charged Hydration Sample – Cool down with some high-octane hydration! 💧
🥤 Custom Collapsible Hydration Cup – Stay fueled and refreshed, collapse it when you're done. 🥤
Information
💀 Welcome to the Hottest Race This Side of the Grave…💀
🔥The Carolina Reaper Challenge! 🔥
Are you brave enough to survive the Carolina Reaper Challenge? 🌶️ The Reaper awaits. 😈🔥
Get ready to feel the burn as you lace up for the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where scorching heat meets extreme endurance. 🔥 Whether you’re tackling the 5-mile, half marathon, 50k, or the team relay, you’re about to test your grit in the fiery heat of South Carolina this July. ☀️🌡️
🏃♂️🏃♀️ As you navigate the 2.62-mile loop at the Riverwest Nature Preserve, you’ll be embraced by the intense Southern heat, winding through rolling hills, wooden bridges, and scenic views that might just make you wish you were anywhere but here—unless you're a true heat-seeker! 🏞️
💀 It’s not just a race… it’s a battle for survival. Conquer the loop within 45 minutes per lap—or risk being left behind in the flames! 😈 You’ll need every ounce of your endurance, but don’t worry… each lap you conquer brings you closer to victory... and a refreshing taste of sweet, sweet survival! 🏅
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned speed demon, test your limits in the heat with like-minded souls who share your desire to conquer the sun. 🌞 Come for the race. Stay for the heat. 🔥 And remember, the Reaper’s always watching.
🕰️ Race Day Details:
When: All event distances start at 8:00am and packet pickup begins at 7am
Where: Riverwest Nature Preserve
Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611 *Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy which is located across the street from "Home Fur A While" animal boarding facility.
🚗 Parking & Drop-Off Info: All participants will park in the old driving range area, approximately 150 meters from the Start/Finish line. Limited parking spots are available, so please follow volunteer instructions upon arrival. We will have a designated drop-off zone near the staging area for runners to unload gear (tents, coolers, chairs, etc.) before being directed to the parking area by our volunteer team along the perimeter.
🏕 Athlete Village / Staging Area - The Athlete Village will be located between the Start and Finish lines, serving as a central hub for all runners. You’re welcome to bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, and whatever else helps you recover between laps. This is where the party lives—so share a tent, make some friends, and set up camp! Please note: While runners may stage gear at their vehicles, all parking is 150 meters away, so on-site tent setup is the best way to stay close to the action.
Course: On an old golf course the route is run on a PAVED 2.6 mile loop with plenty of shade and participant setup right at the start/finish line! The Preserve: The 240-acre Riverwest Nature Preserve was once a golf course, but now it’s the perfect place to test your limits. Rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and riverfront views all surround you as you race toward glory. 🌲
Distances: Choose Your Own Hell
🔥😈 5 Miles – Short & fiery
🔥👿 Half Marathon – Devilishly tough
🔥💀😈 50k – Ultra pain, ultra evil
🔥😈🔁 Relay – Pass the torch... straight from hell
Loop Schedule: The bell rings every 45 minutes, and it’s your race against time! 🔔
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Lap 1 - 8:00am - The Reaper's Call 🔥
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Lap 2 - 8:45am
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Lap 3 - 9:30am
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Lap 4 - 10:15am
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Lap 5 - 11:00am
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Lap 6 - 11:45am
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Lap 7 - 12:30pm
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Lap 8 - 1:15pm
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Lap 9 - 2:00pm
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Lap 10 - 2:45pm
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Lap 11 - 3:30pm
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Lap 12 - 4:15pm
💀 Race Distances:
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50k: 12 Loops (Conquer the Reaper!) 🏃♂️💨
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Relay: 12 Loops (A Team of 2-4 Runners) 👯♂️👯♀️
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Half Marathon: 5 Loops 🔥🏅
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5 Mile: 2 Loops 😈🏃
Race and Timing Format:
You’ll receive your timing chip upon packet pickup. After each lap, we’ll record your lap split—but remember, the Reaper isn’t patient. ⏱️ Complete each lap in 45 minutes or you’ll be left in the heat. The last lap counts the most!
Aid Stations:
Fuel Up: Aid station at the start/finish with snacks like pickles, cookies, chips, pretzels.
Hydration (water, coke, ginger ale). 💧
Cup-less Event: Bring your own hydration vessel—no cups, only your vessel of survival! 💀
🏆 Race Awards & Age Group Road Series
🎖️ Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack!
🥇 Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age group will earn an Age Group Series Medal 🏅—a custom piece to add to your finisher’s lanyard at the end of the event.
🛣️ Upstate Road Series Recognition
Our Age Group Road Series highlights consistency and performance across the season!🏆 The Top 3 Male & Female in each age group will be recognized for total points earned throughout the series at our annual awards ceremony.
Age Group Categories:
- 👶 0–9
- 🧒 10–12
- 🧑🎓 13–16
- 🎓 17–19
- 🧑 20–29
- 👱 30–34
- 🧔 35–39
- 🧑🦰 40–44
- 🧓 45–49
- 👴 50–54
- 👵 55–59
- 🦳 60–64
- 🧙 65–69
- 🧝 70–79
- 🦄 80+
Any questions? Contact us today!
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Civic Center Anderson
2959 New Easley Hwy
Greenville, SC 29611 US
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