The Doodle Trail Race Series

Easley-Pickens Doodle Trail · Inaugural Year

The Doodle Trail Race Series

A fun fall half marathon, 5K and 1 mile fun run on the old Pickens–Easley railway, with a Fall Vendor Market to follow.

Saturday, October 9, 2027 · Southern Weaving · Easley, SC

About the Race

Join us on the Easley-Pickens Doodle Trail for a fun fall race series! The start and finish line will be in the amphitheater of Southern Weaving. Bring the whole family, and join us afterwards for a day full of fun for everyone.

 Race Day Details

DateSaturday, October 9, 2027Start TimesHalf Marathon: 7:00 AM Doodle Bug 5K: 7:30 AM 1 Mile Fun Run: 10:00 AMStart/FinishSouthern Weaving amphitheater 210 Fern Street, Easley, SC 29640Packet PickupFriday, October 8, 5:00–7:00 PM at Southern Weaving

 The Events

The Doodle Trail Half Marathon · 7:00 AM

Looking for a longer railway? The half marathon starts first and is the longest run of the day on the Doodle Trail.

The Doodle Bug 5K · 7:30 AM

Our inaugural Doodle Bug 5K, starting and finishing at the Southern Weaving amphitheater.

The Little Engine that Could 1 Mile Fun Run · 10:00 AM

After the first two races, the kiddos venture out and back on the trail for their own 1 mile fun run. Registration ends October 8, 2027.

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⏰ Race Weekend Timeline

Fri 5–7 PMPacket pickup party. The night before the race, swing by Southern Weaving to pick up your packet and bib and enjoy the amazing food Southern Weaving has to offer. Bring the whole family for pre-race carb loading with fellow runners on the lawn. Local companies from around the Upstate will have booths with running gear for sale.7:00 AMThe Doodle Trail Half Marathon7:30 AMThe Doodle Bug 5K10:00 AMThe Little Engine that Could 1 Mile Fun RunAfterFall Vendor Market full of local Upstate vendors, with a bounce house, face paint and more.AfterResults and photos. Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes.

️ Course

The Doodle Trail is named after the historic shortline railroad that ran between Pickens and Easley, and every race runs on the Doodle Trail. The start and finish line will be in the amphitheater of Southern Weaving. The 1 mile fun run is an out-and-back for the kiddos once the 5K and half marathon are on their way.

Half Marathon Map5K MapFun Run MapStart/Finish on Google Maps

 What's Included

Race T-shirt: every participant receives a T-shirt.

Finisher medal: made by Hickory Handcrafted, right here in Easley, SC.

Chip timing & live results: results post live as each runner finishes.

Packet pickup party: Friday night food, fellow runners and local running vendors on the lawn at Southern Weaving.

Family fun after the race: bounce house, face paint and the Fall Vendor Market.

Custom medal engraving: for only $10, Matt Gregory of Hickory Handcrafted can add up to 3 lines of custom engraving to your medal, such as "5k PR 21:05", "Jack's first 1/2 marathon" or "I love running!" Just visit his table after the race.

 Hometown Heroes Discount

50% off for Military, First Responders and Medical Personnel:

Military and Veterans, including spouses and dependents

First Responders: law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, 911 dispatchers, Search and Rescue teams, etc.

Medical Personnel: nurses, doctors/physicians, medical techs, emergency room staff, hospital support staff, etc.

 Race Awards

Half Marathon & 5K: the top 3 in each race get an engraved railroad spike.

1 Mile Fun Run: the top 3 get an engraved train whistle.

Made in Easley: medals and awards are provided by Hickory Handcrafted, located right here in Easley, SC.

Age Group Categories

0–910–1213–1617–1920–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7980+

❤️ Supporting the Downtown Easley Inclusive Playground

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the development of the Downtown Easley Inclusive Playground, a place where kids of every ability can play together.

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❤️ Part of the Upstate Giving Series

The Doodle Trail is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects Upstate races with the local nonprofits they serve. 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.

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 Groups & Teams

Run it with your crew and save $5 with groups of 5+. Your club is probably already here: 50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.

Find your club among the preloaded Upstate run clubs.

Join at sign-up: pick it during registration, or start your own crew.

Hit 5 runners: everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.

We welcome all local and regional running clubs, the more the merrier. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers or families out for the fun run, there is a distance for everyone on the Doodle Trail.

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ℹ️ Race Policies

Weather: the races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning or other hazardous conditions, we'll post an update on this page and notify registered runners as early as possible.

Managing your registration: sign in to your RunSignUp profile to transfer your entry to another runner, switch distances, update your personal details (name, address, emergency contact, shirt size), or manage add-ons, store items and apparel. These options stay open right up to race day.

Before you register, please review the race's refund policy.

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 Thank You, Sponsors

A special thank you to all of our sponsors! We could not put on this race without you.

Express: Title Sponsor

Locomotive: Supporting Sponsors

Trolley: Community Partners

Sponsorship spots are still open at every level. For all sponsorship questions, please use the contact form.

ℹ️ Good to Know

Is there something for kids? Yes: The Little Engine that Could 1 Mile Fun Run at 10:00 AM, plus a bounce house, face paint and more after the races.

Will I get a medal or a shirt? All participants receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal.

When are results posted? Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes.

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Let's Stay Connected

Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.

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