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($15: Ages 1 - 17)

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CHASE THE RAINBOW 5k

Celebrate this St. Patrick Day with an Irish Red!

Dress up in your favorite

LUCKY GREEN outfit!

Upstate Race Series

Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk

Bridgeway Station · Simpsonville, SC

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish red 🌈

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A flat, fast 5K on a shamrock-strewn path, starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance and climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before settling onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It starts at eleven in the morning, which is late enough to sleep in and early enough that the beer at the finish still counts as brunch.

Five kilometers is the distance most people can talk a friend into, and this is the version of it built for exactly that — paved, flat, forgiving, with one bridge to give the photos some drama. Come dressed for the day. Green is encouraged, and it has never once been the strangest thing anyone wore to this race.

Packet pickup opens 90 minutes before the gun, and there is a pre-run beer waiting for anyone who wants one. Afterward, free beer at the finish for participants 21 and over, live music, event-themed giveaways, complimentary race photos, and a finisher medal. Your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

Race Day Details

What	Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk
When	Saturday, March 13, 2027 — 11:00 AM start
Where	Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville, SC
Address	1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Packet Pickup	At Bridgeway Station, starting 90 minutes prior to the race. Come and enjoy a pre-run beer on us.
Time Limit	1 hour.

Course

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before joining the Swamp Rabbit Trail. A flat-and-fast setup with one honest bridge climb in it.

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Parking

At Bridgeway Station, and free. Your car will be within eyesight of the venue and the start/finish lines.

Aid Stations

No water stations on the course — it is a 5K. Water is waiting at the finish, along with your complimentary beer.

Hydration:

Water at the finish A complimentary beer (21+)

What's Included

A Pre-Run Beer On Us

Packet pickup opens 90 minutes early. Come enjoy one first.

Custom Race Bib

Your badge of the journey.

Chip Timing & Live Results

Track your effort, splits included.

Custom Finisher Medal

To commemorate the triumph.

Custom Race Tattoo

Wear the moment proudly.

Event-Themed Giveaways

A little extra swag for finishing strong.

Race Sticker

Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.

Wildly Charged Hydration Sample

A little extra refresh after you've conquered the trail.

Free Beer at the Finish

For participants 21 and over. Live music included.

Post-Race Vibes

Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

Race Awards

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 of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series:

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Giving Back

Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor.

Upstate Giving Series

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+

Groups & Teams

$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

Good to Know

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Yes.

Are headphones or earbuds allowed?

Yes.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

No.

Is there race-day registration?

Yes, you can register using your mobile device on race day.

Where are the start and finish lines?

At the entrance to Bridgeway Station.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?

No, but your car will be within eyesight of the venue and the start/finish lines.

Are there restrooms near the start/finish?

Yes, there are bathrooms located within Bridgeway Station.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?

All finishers receive a medal. Shirts are available for purchase during registration or through the apparel store.

Managing Your Registration

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself — there is no need to email us first. From there you can:

•	Transfer your entry to another runner
•	Switch to a different distance at this race
•	Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
•	Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
•	Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases

All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry.

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