Athlete Race Guide
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Downtown Spartanburg | Start & Finish at Fr8yard
🕒 RACE MORNING TIMELINE
6:30 AM – Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM – Half Marathon Start
8:30 AM – Kids Fun Run
8:45 AM - Packet Pickup Closes
9:00 AM – 10K Start
9:20 AM – 5K Start
10:00AM – Awards Ceremony at Fr8yard
Suggested Arrival time is at least 45–60 minutes before your start time
📍 LOCATION + PARKING
Start/Finish Line:
Fr8yard
125 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC
Parking Tips:
Use downtown garages (Church St, Dunbar St)
Streets will close early → don’t cut it close
🎽 Official Race Expo
📍 Spartanburg Marriott
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What Happens at the Expo
Packet Pickup
Pick up your race bib, shirt, and race materials before race morning. (REDUCES RACE MORNING CHAOS)
Runner Check In
Meet other runners, connect with teams, and get your first look at the medals, shirts, and race atmosphere.
On Site Partners
Stock up on last minute race day essentials and connect with brands supporting race weekend. Try the on course nutrition ahead of race day so you know exactly what you’ll have on course!
📲 YOUR DIGITAL QR CODE
You’ll receive a QR code via email Thursday morning.
Have it ready on your phone when you arrive to packet pickup.
This speeds up pickup by 300%+
💧 AID STATIONS + FUEL
Water & Wildly Charged Endurance Mix will be available at four aid stations along the course. GU energy gels will be available along the Half Marathon route at aid stations 2 and 3.
***LOCATIONS BELOW ARE APPROXIMATE
Half Marathoners will find their aid stations near:
(Aid Station 1) - Mile 3
(Aid Station 2) - Mile 6.5
(Aid Station 3) - MIle 9.5
(Aid Station 4) - MIle 11.5
10K Runners will find their aid stations near:
(Aid Station 1) Mile 3
(Aid Station 2) Mile 4.5
5K runners will find their aid station near:
(Aid Station 1) - mile 1.5
Bathrooms
We'll have 15 potties ready for your pre/post race needs in the parking lot across from Fr8yard on Main Street. 10K and Half Marathoners will also find two bathrooms near mile 4 (corner of Forest Drive and The Rail Trail) as well as at aid stations 2, 3, and 4.
Kids Fun Run Info
Fun Runners should report to the start/finish line 8:15am.
*Age groups are flexible. Just line up where it feels right on race day*
Divisions
Tiny Trotters (Ages 2 and Under): 50 yards; A short dash to get the wiggles out. Parent/guardian participation encouraged!
Little Sprinters (Ages 3-5): 100 yards; Enough for some giggles and a proud finish line moment.
Fast Starters (Ages 6-8): 200 yards; A fun challenge that still feels achievable.
Speed Racers (Ages 9-12): 300 yards; a full out race with space to fly, but still within safe cheering distance
Gear Check
Gear check is for Half Marathoners only, and will open at 6:30am inside Fr8yard.
Half Marathoners will receive a clear drawstring bag at the expo. Please remove the perforated stub from your bib and attach to the drawstring bag for easy retrievel post race.
🏅 AWARDS
Awards/afterparty begins at 10AM at Fr8yard
Top 3 Overall (M/F)
Top 3 (M/F) in each division:
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
🔥 Half Marathon Top 25 (M/F):
Custom RunSlower hats
Approximate Schedule
10am - Top 3 Overall (M/F) - Half, 10K, 5K
10:10am - Top 3 (M/F) in each Division - 5K
10:35am- Top 3 M/F in each Divsion - 10K
11:00am - Top 3 (M/F) in each Division - Half
