Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk
Sunday, May 2, 2027
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Sunday, May 2, 2027
1500 Piedmont Hwy
Piedmont, SC
Sunday, May 2, 2027
1500 Piedmont Hwy
Piedmont, SC
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Trail Series
Lakeside Park 8K Run/Walk
8K
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks
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Sun, May 2
2027
8:00 AM
start
Lakeside Park
Piedmont, SC
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An eight-kilometer loop on soft, natural trails, with some single-track mountain biking sections and a hub in the center of the park that takes you deep into the forest. An 8:00 AM start on a Sunday in May, when the woods are still cool and the light is coming in low through the trees. Old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to find.
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Race Day Details
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at Lakeside Park, 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673. Get directions.
7:00 AM
Packet pickup opens
At Lakeside Park about an hour prior to the event — look for the green tent and green arch. No proxy pickups. You can also register from your phone until the race starts.
8:00 AM
Start
At Lakeside Park, between the bathrooms and the baseball fields. Look for the green tent and green arch.
On course
Into the forest
An 8K loop through soft, natural trails, including some single-track mountain biking sections, with a nice hub in the center of the park that takes you deep into the forest.
Finish
Pancakes and music
Afterward there are post-race pancakes, music, and a relaxed hangout, plus event-themed giveaways, a race sticker, a custom race tattoo, and free professional race photos.
9:30 AM
Time limit
90 minutes.
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 the same trail system as the Ice Breaker, run in a different season and a different direction of feeling — where January is about getting through it, May is about staying out in it. The surface is soft underfoot, the singletrack sections give the route some texture, and the central hub means you are never disoriented even when you are deep in the trees.
Afterward there are post-race pancakes, music, and a relaxed hangout, plus event-themed giveaways, a race sticker, a custom race tattoo, and free professional race photos. Every finisher receives a custom medal, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
The Course
An 8K loop through soft, natural trails, including some single-track mountain biking sections, with a nice hub in the center of the park that takes you deep into the forest.
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Parking
At Lakeside Park, within 100 meters of the start/finish line. Parking is free on race day, but Greenville County Parks and Rec requires a $5 special use permit, which you pay during registration.
Aid Stations
No aid station on the course. Water and refreshments are at the finish line.
Available snacks
Post-race pancakes
Hydration
Water at the finish
What's Included
Included with every entry
Free Race Photos
Professional photos of every runner, free to download after the race.
What You Get
Finisher Medal
Every finisher
Race Socks
First 100 sign-ups
Race Tee
Add-on at registration
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Custom Race Bib + Chip Timing Live results with splits.
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Custom Race Tattoo + Stickers Race-day extras for every runner.
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 Trail SeriesUpstate 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
New Foundations Home for Children
An Anderson nonprofit, founded in 1974, offering residential care, foster care and in-home services for struggling teens and vulnerable families. They host their own race too: COCOA 5K.
Visit New Foundations Home for ChildrenCOCOA 5KDonate 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.
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Find your club
50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.
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Join at sign-up
Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.
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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 clubRegister 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
Are dogs allowed on the course?Yes Are headphones or earbuds allowed?Yes Can someone else pick up my packet for me?No
Is there race-day registration?
Yes, you can register on your mobile device until the race starts.
Where are the start and finish lines?
At Lakeside Park, between the bathrooms and the baseball fields. Look for the green tent and green arch.
Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?
No, but parking is within 100 meters of the start/finish line for quick access to your gear before and after the race.
Are there restrooms near the start/finish?
Yes, at the start/finish line.
Will I get a medal or a shirt?
All finishers receive a medal. Shirts can be purchased during registration or through the apparel store with direct shipping.
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:
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Transfer your entry to another runner
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Switch to a different distance at this race
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Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
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Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
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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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