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$38

$24

($15: Ages 1 - 17)

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Upstate Race Series / Upstate Brew Series

Red White & Brew 5K Run/Walk

5K

Stars, banners and beer

Fri, Jul 2

2027

6:30 PM

start

Bridgeway Station

Simpsonville, SC

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Freedom, fitness, and fun await. Grab your red, white, and running shoes and let's make sparks fly. A flat, fast, all-paved 5K at 6:30 in the evening, starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance and storming up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before running through Holland Park and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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Race Day Details

Friday, July 2, 2027 at Bridgeway Station, 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Get directions.

5:30 PM

Packet pickup opens

Begins one hour before the race at Bridgeway Station and closes 15 minutes prior to the start. No proxy pickups.

6:30 PM

Start

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners charge onto the battlefield.

On course

Up and over the bridge

Storming up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge, then run through Holland Park and the Swamp Rabbit Trail and around the main parking lot. Directional arrows mark every turn.

Finish

Beer, food and tunes

Afterward: a cold brew from Bridgeway Brewing Company, The City Market with several food vendors, and all-American tunes under the stars.

7:30 PM

Time limit

60 minutes. This is due to the course being secured by off-duty officers and the need to open roads back up to the general public.

After

Results and photos

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page.

Course or Race Highlight

This is a summer evening race, which changes everything about how it feels. The heat has come off the pavement, the light is going gold, and by the time you finish, the whole of Bridgeway Station is turning into a party. Directional arrows mark every turn, and off-duty officers hold the course, which is why the 60-minute limit is firm rather than a formality — the roads have to reopen.

Afterward: a cold brew from Bridgeway Brewing Company, The City Market with several food vendors, and all-American tunes under the stars. DJ Uncle Sam himself might even make an appearance. Every finisher gets a patriotic medal and a custom red-white-and-blue race bib, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Course

All paved, flat and fast. Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners charge onto the battlefield, storming up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge, then run through Holland Park and the Swamp Rabbit Trail and around the main parking lot. Directional arrows mark every turn.

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Parking

Ample parking at Bridgeway Station, and it is free.

Aid Stations

No water on course, but there is water at the finish line along with free beer and non-alcoholic options.

Available snacks

The City Market food vendors at the finish

Hydration

Water at the finish lineFree beer from Bridgeway BreweryNon-alcoholic options

What's Included

Included with every entry

Free Race Photos

Professional photos of every runner, free to download after the race.

Race-day perk

Post-Run Beer from Bridgeway Brewing

Included after the race for runners 21+ with ID. Provided by Bridgeway Brewing Company, not by Upstate Race Series. Non-alcoholic options available.

What You Get

Finisher Medal

Every finisher

Race Socks

First 100 sign-ups

Race Tee

Add-on at registration

✓	Custom Race Bib + Chip Timing Live results with splits.

✓	Custom Race Tattoo + Stickers Race-day extras for every runner.

✓	Custom Red-White-and-Blue Bib Freedom-filled swag to match.

From past races. See all race photos

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 these two series:

Upstate Brew Series Upstate Youth Series

Series Awards

Run the series and earn more than a finish:

Series Finisher — finish 5 races in a series to earn that series’ Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.

Upstate 250 Club — log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award — the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.

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+

Giving Back

This race supports

Greenville County Animal Care

Greenville County's open-admission animal shelter, running adoptions, fostering, lost and found pets, and low-cost spay and neuter. They host their own race too: Tails & Trails 5K.

Visit Greenville County Animal Care Tails & Trails 5K Donate

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.

Groups & Teams

SAVE

$5

GROUPS OF 5+

RUN CLUBS & CREWS

Run it with your crew.

Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.

1

Find your club

50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.

2

Join at sign-up

Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.

3

Hit 5 runners

Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.

ALREADY ON THE LIST

Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more

Find your club Register with your crew

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

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

No

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Yes, of course.

Are headphones or earbuds allowed?

Yes, but be mindful of your surroundings — there are a few road crossings manned by off-duty officers, and they have the final say on your ability to cross.

Is there race-day registration?

Yes, you can register on your mobile device on race day up until the gun goes off.

Where are the start and finish lines?

Both are in front of the cobble brick entrance to Bridgeway Station and the various vendors — we like to call it next to the big castle.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?

No, but you can leave your things in your car, which will be within eyesight of the start/finish lines.

Are there restrooms near the start/finish?

Yes, there are bathrooms inside Bridgeway Station.

Is the course marked and safe?

Yes. The course is marked and manned at the three main intersections by off-duty police officers from Mauldin PD. The course does run around the main parking lot, which stays open to patrons of the facility, but runners have the right of way.

Is a beer included?

Yes. After the race, Bridgeway Brewery provides one beer for runners 21+ with ID. The beer comes from the brewery, not from Upstate Race Series. Non-alcoholic beverages are available as well.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?

All finishers get a medal. You can order a shirt during registration or from our store link on the registration page.

What happens if there's bad weather?

Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays — see Managing Your Registration below.

Can spectators come watch?

Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning — if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby.

When will results and photos be available?

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page — we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.

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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