Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk

  Upstate Race Series Beer & BBQ 5K Run/Walk Bridgeway Station · Simpsonville, SC

Fast course. Cold beer. Great barbecue. One unforgettable Saturday night. 🍺

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Six o'clock on an October Saturday evening: a quick burst off the Bridgeway Station entrance, up and over the iconic bridge, then a fast, festive out-and-back through the heart of Bridgeway with smooth turns, big cheers, and just enough climb to earn what comes next. What comes next is a cold beer and a barbecue.

October evenings in the Upstate are close to perfect running weather, and a 5K is the distance that lets everyone in your group take part without anyone having to train for it. This is deliberately the easiest race on our calendar to say yes to — short, flat, paved, and over in the time it takes for the barbecue to finish.

Your registration includes a complimentary beer at the finish and access to the post-race barbecue celebration, with music, great vibes, and a Saturday-night atmosphere. Every finisher receives a medal, event-themed giveaways, a custom race sticker for your cooler, water bottle, or toolbox, and complimentary race photos. Your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

Race Day Details

What	Beer & BBQ 5K Run/Walk
When	Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 6:00 PM start
Where	Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville, SC
Address	1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Packet Pickup	One hour prior to race start at Bridgeway Station. No proxy pickups. You can also register from your phone on race day.
Time Limit	1 hour.

Course

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners kick things off with a quick burst of energy before charging up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. From there, it's a fast, festive out-and-back style run through the heart of Bridgeway, with smooth turns, big cheers, and just enough climb to earn what comes next.

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Parking

At Bridgeway Station, and free.

Aid Stations

No water on course, but there is water at the finish alongside your complimentary beer.

Available snacks:

Post-race barbecue

Hydration:

Water at the finish A complimentary beer

What's Included

Beer and Barbecue at the Finish A complimentary beer plus access to the post-race barbecue celebration. 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. Wildly Charged Hydration Sample A little extra refresh after you've conquered the trail. Post-Race Vibes

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

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 this series: Upstate Brew Series 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 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+

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. Is there race-day registration? Yes, you can register on your mobile device. Where are the start and finish lines? Same location for both, at the entrance of Bridgeway Station. Look for the green tent and green arch. Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items? No. Are there restrooms near the start/finish or on course? There are restrooms in the start/finish area inside Bridgeway Station, but none on the course. Will I get a medal or a shirt? All finishers receive a medal. You can purchase a shirt through our Apparel Now store and it will be shipped directly to you.

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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