Snowbird Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 5.2 - Relay) Race Information
<h3><strong>❄️ Snowbird Challenge: <span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">A Run for the True Winter Wanderers</span> 🐧</strong></h3>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">❄️ Snowbird Challenge: The Race That Makes You Crave Sunshine 🐧</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Brrr... if only I could stay bundled up indoors and sip hot cocoa instead of hitting the chilly paths, but here we are with the Snowbird Challenge – the race for those of us who’d rather be warm in Florida! ☀️🏝️ Even if you're like me—dodging frostbite and dreaming of tropical breezes—this 2.62-mile loop offers a mini escape from the winter grind. Ready to push through for that taste of “almost-summer”? Let's do this!</span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃♀️ Race Options to warm you up!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Solo Snowbird Challenge: </strong></span></h5>
<ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Hop from lap to lap (2.62 miles each) and cover anywhere from 5 miles to 50K. Each lap completed adds a little warmth to your heart (and earns you a finisher medal worthy of any snowbird brag)!</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Awards for finishing at least 2 laps, with extra kudos for reaching 5 and 12 laps.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Milestone distances: </span>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5 Miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">13.1 Miles</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">31 Miles</span></li></ul>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Relay Teams (2–4 People):</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join forces with fellow warm-blooded run enthusiasts as you complete 12 laps together—because misery loves company, especially when it ends in a break!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li></ul>
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<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🕗 Race Day Details</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">When: 8:00 AM sharp – yes, it’s early, but the sooner you run, the sooner you can dream of Florida beaches!</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Where: Riverwest Preserve</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville SC 29611</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Packet Pickup: An hour before the race at the start/finish area. Grab your gear, bundle up, and brace yourself!</span></li></ul>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Athlete Village / Staging Area</strong></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Athlete Village will be located between the Start and Finish lines, serving as a central hub for all runners. You’re welcome to bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, and whatever else helps you recover between laps. This is where the party lives—so share a tent, make some friends, and set up camp! Please note: While runners may stage gear at their vehicles, all parking is 150 meters away, so on-site tent setup is the best way to stay close to the action.</span></h5>
<h4><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Course</span></strong></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">On an old golf course the route is run on a PAVED 2.6 mile loop with plenty of shade and participant setup right at the start/finish line! The Preserve: The 240-acre Riverwest Nature Preserve was once a golf course, but now it’s the perfect place to test your limits. Rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and riverfront views all surround you as you race toward glory. </span></h5>
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<h4><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3348006299127139040" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">COURSE MAP</span></strong></a></h4>
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<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Aid Stations & Support</span></strong></h5>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Need a pick-me-up? There's an aid station at the start/finish brimming with:</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, and more goodies to warm your insides.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Drinks like water, Tailwind, Coke, and ginger ale </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">no cups provided—bring your own to avoid the frostbite of disposable plastic!</span></li></ul>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">⏱️ Race Format Rules – For the Reluctant Cold Conqueror</span></h5>
<ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>The Loop:</strong> </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">You’re running a 2.62-mile loop on sidewalks and paved paths (with a bit of trail action for variety).</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Lap Start</strong>: </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A cheerful kettle bell sound marks the beginning of each lap. When you hear it, it's time to beat the clock!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Timed Laps</strong>: </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">You have 45 minutes to complete each loop. Get it done fast, or the cold will have the last laugh and you'll be disqualified.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Rest Intervals</strong>: </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Once you finish a lap, wait until the full 45 minutes are up for the next one.</span>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finish in 25 minutes? Enjoy a 20-minute break to warm up your muscles.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finish in 40 minutes? That gives you a quick 5-minute breather before the next lap.</span></li></ul>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">So, while I'd much rather be lounging in flip-flops and soaking up the sun, I know some of us brave souls can’t resist a challenge—even in the cold. Lace up, keep that timer close, and let's run our way from the winter blues toward a little Florida fantasy! 🏃♀️🌴</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Gear up, coordinate with your teammates, and get ready to tackle each lap with speed and precision—every minute counts! Happy racing and may the best snowbirds soar! ❄️🏃♀️🏃♂️</span></h5>
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<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options</span></strong></h4>
<h5><strong>✅ Transfers</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transfer & Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Distance Changes</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Club & Referral Discounts</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.</li><li>Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.</li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Race Shirts & Swag</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.</li><li>Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.</li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Refunds & Deferrals</strong></h5>
<ul><li>No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).</li><li>If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.</li></ul>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/SnowBirdChallenge
Greenville, SCGreenvilleSCUS29611
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