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The Hartness Half Marathon & 5K takes place on the Hartness property in Greenville, South Carolina, situated near Pelham Road and Interstate 85. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 5K. The course incorporates varied terrain beyond typical road miles, including pavement, trails, dirt roads, gravel roads, and grass fields. The route crosses the Hartness property and extends into its nature preserve, offering a mixed-surface run distinct from conventional city road races. The surfaces are maintained well, making the event accessible for beginners yet providing sufficient variety for competitive runners. The event has partnered with Set Up Events and has contributed to local causes such as Make-A-Wish South Carolina and A Child's Haven.

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra race held at the 120-acre Preserve at Lakewood in Greenville, South Carolina, just before the winter solstice. All participants run on the same 1.5-mile grass loop, featuring wide paths and rolling hills. The distance completed depends on the number of laps a runner finishes: 34 laps for the 50-mile race, 21 for the 50K, 18 for the marathon, 9 for the half marathon, and 4 for the 10K. Each loop must be completed in under 25 minutes, making the race a test of endurance and pace management. The longer races commence around sunset and proceed through the night. The marathon, half marathon, and 10K start before dawn. The course loops back to a barn serving as the start/finish line, aid station, and personal staging area, providing runners a consistent base between laps. This is a lap-by-lap elimination format; failing to meet the pace cutoff results in disqualification. It is also a cup-less event, requiring runners to provide their own cup.

Die Snowbird Challenge ist im Riverwest Preserve und bietet vier Distanzen: 50k, half marathon, 5.2 miles oder die Reindeer Relay. Alle Distanzen nutzen dieselbe 2.62-Meilen-Runde, es geht also um wiederholte Runden und nicht um eine Strecke von A nach B. Wer die 50k läuft, dreht so lange Runden, bis die Ultra-Distanz voll ist, während die auf den kürzeren Distanzen und die Staffeln entsprechend weniger Runden laufen. Die Upstate Race Series veranstaltet das Event mit einem lockeren Umgang mit dem Laufen bei Kälte. In der Beschreibung steht, es ist ein Lauf für "true winter wanderers" und ein "frosty little proving ground", und man erkennt damit an, dass viele Läufer vielleicht lieber wärmere Bedingungen hätten. Im Startgeld ist der Parkeintritt dabei, und Finisher bekommen Medaillen und personalisierte Startnummern. Die ersten 100 Anmelder kriegen personalisierte Laufsocken, und die Serie leitet auch Spenden an lokale gemeinnützige Organisationen weiter.

Der Greenville Half Marathon & 5K ist ein Punkt-zu-Punkt-Rennen in Upstate South Carolina, veranstaltet von den Upstate Race Series aus Greenville. Der Half Marathon startet im Gateway Park in Travelers Rest und endet in downtown Greenville. Das heißt, du musst zwei verschiedene Orte im Blick haben und nicht nur eine Runde laufen. Die Startunterlagen kannst du vor dem Renntag im Kroc Center in Greenville abholen. Am Renntag selbst gibt es die Abholung für den Half Marathon dann direkt am Gateway Park.

The Knock On Wood Trail Run/Hike is a trail race held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Both half marathon and 10K distances are offered, with races commencing at 8:00 AM. This event is included in the Upstate Race Series and is also playfully known as Knock on Woodstock. Packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM near the main shelter. The half marathon has a 4-hour time limit. The 10K follows a loop course within the park. Half marathon participants will run the same trail-focused course for a longer distance. The race benefits Camp Spearhead, a camp serving children and adults with disabilities. Participants include those running or hiking to support the camp's mission. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers and age group winners. The first 100 entrants will receive custom race socks.