Resolution Run/Walk

Upstate Race Series

Resolution Run/Walk

9 HR–6 HR–3 HR

Bring in the New Year with a few loose rocks

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Sat, Jan 2

2027

9:00 AM

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Bridgeway Station

Simpsonville, SC

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Set your own pace into 2027. Three hours, six hours, or nine — you pick the window, then run or walk as many laps of the two-mile loop as you want, can, or dare. For each lap you complete, drop a rock into your mug as a symbol of your progress and determination. Some people come for one lap and a coffee. Some people are still out there when the light goes flat in the afternoon. Both are the right answer.

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Race Day Details

Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Bridgeway Station, 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Get directions.

8:00 AM

Packet pickup opens

Starts at 8:00 AM at the Pavilion in front of Bridgeway Brewing Co. You can also register from your phone right up until the gun goes off.

9:00 AM

All windows start

That makes this the rare race where a first-time walker and a seasoned ultrarunner can start together at 9:00 AM, share the same two-mile loop all day, and both end the day having done exactly what they came to do.

On course

Laps of the loop

A scenic two-mile loop through Bridgeway Station, run as many times as your chosen window allows. Lap counting is on us; the rocks are on you.

Finish

A medal for every finisher

However many laps you decide to log, every finisher receives a medal — the distance you choose is the distance that counts. There is music, a post-race hangout, and complimentary race photos, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

6:00 PM

Time limit

Pick your window when you register: 3 hours (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), 6 hours (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM), or 9 hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM). When your clock runs out, your day is done.

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

There is no finish line waiting to tell you when you are done here. You choose your own distance by choosing your own time, and the only question the clock asks is how much of it you want to spend moving. That makes this the rare race where a first-time walker and a seasoned ultrarunner can start together at 9:00 AM, share the same two-mile loop all day, and both end the day having done exactly what they came to do.

It is also a holiday send-off. Bring a leftover dish from the past season that needs to be eaten, and bring a container to take somebody else's home in — the Holiday Leftover Banquet is a real part of the day, not a joke on the flyer. There is music, a post-race hangout, and complimentary race photos, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Course

A scenic two-mile loop through Bridgeway Station, run as many times as your chosen window allows. The loop returns you past the start and past your car every couple of miles, which is what makes the format work — you are never more than a mile from your gear, your snacks, or a decision to call it a day. Lap counting is on us; the rocks are on you.

Aid Stations

One aid station on the two-mile loop, adjacent to the driveway entry and exit at Bridgeway Station — you will pass it every lap.

Available snacks

PicklesCookiesChipsAssorted candyFig NewtonsPretzelsHoliday leftovers

Hydration

WaterCokeGinger ale

Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at aid stations.

Cup-less event — please bring your own hydration vessel.

What's Included

Included with every entry

Free Race Photos

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

Race-day perk

Holiday Leftover Banquet

Bring a dish that needs eating and a box to carry the rest home in.

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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Free On-Site Parking Park right next to the loop and use your car as your pit stop.

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A Rock for Every Lap Drop one in your mug each time around — your progress, stacking up where you can see it.

From past races. See all race photos

Race Awards

Every Finisher Earns a Medal

This one is not about the podium. However many laps you decide to log, every finisher receives a medal — the distance you choose is the distance that counts.

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 Ultra SeriesUpstate Road 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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate

Matches Upstate children with volunteer adult mentors, from offices in Greenville and Spartanburg. They host their own race too: Run for Kids' Sake 5K.

Visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the UpstateRun for Kids' Sake 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 — packet pickup is yours to collect.

Is there race-day registration?

Yes, you can register on race day using your mobile device.

Where are the start and finish lines?

Right at the entrance of Bridgeway Station, as you walk up to the big castle-looking building with the various vendors, bathrooms, and amenities inside.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?

Not officially, but you are welcome to set up your own personal aid station — tent, table, chair, cooler — adjacent to the driveway coming in and out of Bridgeway Station, where the run course is located.

Are there restrooms near the start/finish?

Yes, there are bathrooms inside Bridgeway Station.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?

All finishers receive a medal. Race apparel can be added during registration and is mailed directly to you, or you can shop the full collection on our Apparel tab.

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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