Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

Upstate Race Series / Upstate Brew Series

Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk

5K

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish red

Sat, Mar 13

2027

11:00 AM

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Bridgeway Station

Simpsonville, SC

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A flat, fast 5K on a shamrock-strewn path, starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance and climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before settling onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It starts at eleven in the morning, which is late enough to sleep in and early enough that the beer at the finish still counts as brunch.

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Race Day Details

Saturday, March 13, 2027 at Bridgeway Station, 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Get directions.

9:30 AM

Packet pickup opens

At Bridgeway Station, starting 90 minutes prior to the race. Post-run beer is provided by Bridgeway Brewing for runners 21+.

11:00 AM

Start

Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk starts at the entrance to Bridgeway Station.

On course

Up and over the bridge

Runners dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before joining the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Finish

Water, beer and a medal

Water jugs are waiting at the finish line. Bring a personal cup to fill. Free beer for participants 21 and over, live music, event-themed giveaways, complimentary race photos, and a finisher medal.

12:00 PM

Time limit

1 hour.

After

Results and photos

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Want your finish time the moment you cross the line? Sign up for result notifications by text or email. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page.

Course or Race Highlight

Five kilometers is the distance most people can talk a friend into, and this is the version of it built for exactly that — paved, flat, forgiving, with one bridge to give the photos some drama. Come dressed for the day. Green is encouraged, and it has never once been the strangest thing anyone wore to this race.

Packet pickup opens 90 minutes before the gun. Afterward, free post-run beer from Bridgeway Brewing for participants 21 and over, live music, event-themed giveaways, complimentary race photos, and a finisher medal. Your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Leprechaun Trots Path

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge before joining the Swamp Rabbit Trail. A flat-and-fast setup with one honest bridge climb in it.

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What's Included

Included with every entry

Free Race Photos

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

At the finish

Post-Run Beer, Provided by Bridgeway Brewing

Free at the finish for runners 21+ with ID.

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.

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Live Music at the Finish Hang around and celebrate.

From the 2026 race. 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 three series:

Upstate Brew SeriesUpstate Road 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

Julie Valentine Center

A Greenville nonprofit giving free, confidential help to survivors of sexual assault and child abuse, including a 24/7 crisis line. They host their own race too: Run2Overcome 5K & 10K.

Visit Julie Valentine CenterRun2Overcome 5K & 10KDonate 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 using your mobile device on race day.

Where are the start and finish lines?

At the entrance to Bridgeway Station.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?

No, but your car will be within eyesight of the venue and the start/finish lines.

Are there restrooms near the start/finish?

Yes, there are bathrooms located within Bridgeway Station.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?

All finishers receive a medal. Shirts are available for purchase during registration or through the apparel store.

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. Want your finish time the moment you cross the line? Sign up for result notifications by text or email. 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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