The Back 9

The Back 9 

3-6-12 Hour Race  

Riverwest Nature Preserve

The Back 9 will take place on a 2.5 Mile Looped Course at an old abandoned golf course that has been recently renovated into a nature preserve. The run takes place on the old asphalt golf cart path. Runners will have an opportunity to set up right at the start/finish line of the loop with a nice staging area of the old driving range to watch the sun rise and set on all the 3-6-12 Hour Runners! 

Events Details

• What: Timed / Hourly events (3-6-12 Hours & 5k)

• Where: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611

• When: September 9th 2023

• Time: All Races at 8am

• Packet Pickup: will be held at the Start/Finish Line starting 1 hour prior to you event (address listed above)
  

• Food: Meal tickets can be purchased during registration

• Overall Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the top 3 finishers. 

• Age group winners will be recognized in the results tab and our point series.

• Our events are: 

  • Youth 8 & Under Race for Free 

  • Dog Friendly

  • Walker Friendly

  • Stroller Friendly

• Volunteer for a FREE Race Entry or a Future Race Entry by Upstate Race Series - HERE

• • Set-Up - Packet Pickup - Course Monitor - Meal/Aid Station Prep - Cleanup - Parking

Participants Receive

• Finisher Medal

• Custom Race Logo Sticker

• Upstate Race Series Sticker

• Camping is offered (Optional during registration)

• Custom Race Bib

• Upstate Race Series Crew Socks

Back 9 Course Description

• Course Map Here

• Elevation Per 2.5 Mile Loop - 225 Feet

The course is held on a non profit land preserve just outside Greenville consisting of old cart path (paved) from a former golf course. 

Race Awards, Age Group Point Series, Chip Timing

• Top 3 Male and Female Overall

• Event Results - HERE

• 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+

Camping & Personal Aid Station

Camping is an option this year for participants. There is a fee per vehicle that is included in your registration. You will be able to set up a 10 x 10 personal aid station along the course near the start finish line and the parking lot throughout the event. You will be able to set up your area prior to the race start or on Friday from 2pm to 6pm. There will be water at the aid station on site but no power so if you have a portable generator or solar lights that would be advised for overnight running. All runners must have a headlamp or flashlight during the night hours. 

Aid Station

We will have a basic aid station at the start/finish line. Items may include: pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, assorted candy, chicken/veggie broth, fig newtons, & pretzels. Liquids will include water, Tailwind Nutrition, coke, and ginger ale. If you would like to donate an aid station supply of something that we do not offer or that is homemade feel free! 

• Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations 

Personal Tent Set Up - Drop Bags

Athletes who are not camping are permitted to have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station in the open field adjacent to the start/finish line loop outside of the barn under the 10 x 10 Green tents. Please be mindful to place your personal belongings off the course as to not impede the runners, the flow of traffic, or other race participants. The start and finish line loop will serve as the official drop bag area designation. When you are finished with your race please "pack in and pack out" making the host facility look better than you found it. 

Meal Options

Upstate Race Series will be offering a meal options for runners looking to grab some grub post run! We will not be selling meal tickets on race day due to pre-ordering enough supplies for our event staff, volunteers, and the runners who pre-ordered a meal. You can always come back to the "Meal Ticket" tab on the race website and purchase a meal ticket up to race day. If you would like to purchase multiple meals for yourself, your crew, or spectators please indicate the number in the quantity box. At packet pickup you will receive a meal ticket to be given to our volunteer cook during the designated serving timeframe.

• Specifically for the Back 9 we will be serving dinner from 4pm to 8:30pm