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Beer & BBQ 5k
BEER & BBQ 5k
Enjoy FREE beer at the finish 🍺
Oink Oink!
$5 Discount & Refund for groups with 5+ Members
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!
The Beer & BBQ 5K is your official permission slip to trade a boring Saturday night for a fast 5K, a cold beer, and enough barbecue to make every mile worth it. 🍺🍗🏃♂️ Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the post-race feast, this is one of the most flavorful nights of the year.
You'll hit the starting line with a custom personalized race bib built for race-day photos and finish with a Beer & BBQ 5K finisher medal because every runner deserves a little hardware before digging into dinner. 🏅🎽
And speaking of dinner... your registration includes a complimentary beer at the finish and access to the post-race barbecue celebration. Consider it the most delicious aid station you've ever earned. 🍺🔥🍖
We're serving up plenty of extras too, including event-themed giveaways you'll actually want, a custom race sticker for your cooler, water bottle, or toolbox, and complimentary race photos so you can document both your finish-line sprint and your victory plate of barbecue. 🎁📸
The party doesn't stop when you cross the line. Stick around for music, great vibes, and a Saturday-night atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a race. 🎶🎉
If you're racing for hardware, we've got awards for the top three finishers in every age group, plus chip timing and live results so your finish time hits the leaderboard the moment you cross the line. 🏆⏱️
Fast course. Cold beer. Great barbecue. One unforgettable Saturday night. What more could a runner ask for? 🍻🏃♀️🔥
🍻🍗 Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and register now to secure your spot in one of the most flavorful runs of the season. Dive into the ultimate autumn experience at the Beer & BBQ 5K, where Bridgeway Station turns into a festive celebration of delicious barbecue and exhilarating running! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out to soak up the lively atmosphere, this event promises something for everyone. Picture yourself cruising a fast, fun course around Bridgeway Station, with great vibes, cheering spectators, and that “race-day buzz” in the air, all while knowing that a mouthwatering barbecue feast and a cold brew are waiting for you at the finish line, just like the energy you’ve come to love at Chase the Rainbow 5K and Red White & Brew 5K.
Race Day Details
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Why: Saturday Night 5k
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What: Beer & BBQ 5k
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Where: Bridgeway Station
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Address: 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville SC 29681
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When: Race Starts at 6:00pm
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Packet Pickup: 1 Hour prior to race start at Bridgeway Station
Click for Strava Course Map: HERE
Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will kick things off with a quick burst of energy before charging up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. From there, it’s a fast, festive out-and-back style run through the heart of Bridgeway, with smooth turns, big cheers, and just enough climb to earn what comes next. This course has one mission: get you to the finish line where the real reward awaits, a cold brew in one hand and a plate of barbecue in the other. Consider it a delicious sprint toward the Beer & BBQ Finish Line Feast. 🍻🍗
Race Awards & Age Group Point Series
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Top 3 Male & Female Overall Recieve a Trophy
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female in each Age Group will recieve an Age Group Series Medal to add to your finishers lanyard at the conclusion of the event
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Upstate Brew Series: The top 3 Male & Female finishers in the following age group categories will be recognized in our Age Group Brew Series. The series recognizes the top 3 finishers (Male & Female) at our annual award ceremony for combined points.
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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!
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Bridgeway Station
Bridgeway Station
1000 Via Corso Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681 US
View Location on Map
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1 Hour
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Bridgeway Station starting one hour prior to the event
Yes you can register on your mobile device
Bridgeway Station
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They are in the same location and will be located at the entrace of Bridgeway Station. Look for the Green Tent and Green Arch
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No water on course but we will have some at the finish
There are restrooms at the start/finish line areas inside Bridgeway Station but there are no bathrooms on the course.
All finishers will recieve a medal.
You can purchase a shirt through our Apparel Now Store and it will be shipped directly to you
