About this Race Series
Upstate Youth Series
Where the next generation toes the line.
The Upstate Youth Series is built for our youngest runners and their families: shorter distances, kid-friendly courses and a welcoming introduction to the sport. Any Upstate Race Series race 10K or shorter counts. Every race in the series supports the Giving Series and its 30 local nonprofit partners.
At a Glance
15
Races this season
Top 5
Finishes count
10 pts
For a win
Top 3
Per age group
The Races
Every Youth Series race this season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Series Rules
Scoring & Rules
15 events: any race 10K or shorter
Automatic entry. Athletes are automatically entered into the series when they register for any race in it, and are scored automatically by our timing software.
One RunSignUp profile. To make sure your results are scored correctly, use the same RunSignUp profile every time you register for an Upstate Race Series event.
Your age on December 31. You're entered in the age-group category based on your age as of December 31st of the current year. You may still place in your current age group for an individual race, but the series itself is scored based on your end-of-year age.
Best 5 count. Maximum of 5 races can score. If you compete in more than 5, we'll take your top 5 finishes.
Points Per Race
| 1st Place | 10 pts |
| 2nd Place | 9 pts |
| 3rd Place | 8 pts |
| 4th Place | 7 pts |
| 5th Place | 6 pts |
| 6th Place | 5 pts |
| 7th Place | 4 pts |
| 8th Place | 3 pts |
| 9th Place | 2 pts |
| 10th Place & remaining finishers | 1 pt |
Age Group Categories
0-910-1213-1617-19
The top 3 point finishers in each age group are recognized at our Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the year, with awards handcrafted by Hickory Handcrafted.
Series Standings
Points earned across every race in this series count toward series-wide recognition. Check where you stand:
View Series Standings →
The next generation starts here.
Year-End Awards
Top 3 in every age group. Handcrafted awards by Hickory Handcrafted at our Annual Awards Ceremony.
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Stay In Touch
Let's Stay Connected
Website — UpstateRaceSeries.com
Email — Info@UpstateRaceSeries.com
Instagram — @upstateraceseries
Facebook — @UpstateEventManagement
YouTube — @UpstateRaceSeries
Upstate Running Club — upstaterunningclub.com
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race series or its scoring, please use the following email address:
Included Events
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile
Saturday January 2, 2027
Simpsonville, SC US
Lovers Lane 2 Mile & Relay
Lovers Lane 2 Mile (Solo and/or Relay)
Friday February 12, 2027
Simpsonville, SC US
Sassafras 8 Mile Run/Walk
Sassafras Struggle (8mi)
Sunday March 7, 2027
Sunset, SC US
Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk
Chase the Rainbow 5k run/walk
Saturday March 13, 2027
Simpsonville, SC US
Last Scout Standing - Girls
Last Scout Standing - Girls
Saturday April 17, 2027
Greenville, SC US
Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk
Lakeside Park 8k
Sunday May 2, 2027
Piedmont, SC US
The Downville Mile
Downville Mile (7:00+)
Saturday May 29, 2027
Greenville, SC US
Red White & Brew 5k Run/Walk
Red White & Brew 5k Run/Walk
Friday July 2, 2027
Simpsonville, SC US
