Resolution Run/Walk

Upstate Race Series

Resolution Run/Walk

Bridgeway Station · Simpsonville, SC

Bring in the New Year with a few loose rocks

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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.

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.

Race Day Details

WhatResolution Run/Walk — 3 Hour, 6 Hour, and 9 Hour timed events on a two-mile loopWhenSaturday, January 2, 2027 — all races kick off at 9:00 AMWhereBridgeway Station, Simpsonville, SCAddress1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681Packet PickupStarts 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.Time LimitPick 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.

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:

Pickles Cookies Chips Assorted candy Fig Newtons Pretzels Holiday leftovers

Hydration:

Water Coke Ginger 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

Free On-Site Parking

Park right next to the loop and use your car as your pit stop.

Custom Race Bib

Your badge of the journey.

Chip Timing & Live Results

Track your effort, splits included.

Custom Finisher Medal

To commemorate the triumph.

Custom Race Tattoo

Wear the moment proudly.

Event-Themed Giveaways

A little extra swag for finishing strong.

Race Sticker

Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.

A Rock for Every Lap

Drop one in your mug each time around — your progress, stacking up where you can see it.

Holiday Leftover Banquet

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

Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage

Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

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.

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

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

$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members

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. Apparel and accessories can be purchased in our Apparel Now store when you register, or from the store page.

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:

•Transfer your entry to another runner•Switch to a different distance at this race•Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event•Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size•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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