From the Organizer
Pull up and be part of something bigger than the miles.
This is a FREE community run, but we’re also raising capital to help launch our Fuel The Future Youth Program — a movement focused on empowering the next generation through fitness, mentorship, and community support.
If you believe in the mission, you can also donate through Venmo: @conkreteathleticdept or CashApp: $ConkreteAthletics to help us fund the youth program.
Every mile we run now helps build the road for the youth behind us. 🏃♂️⚡
MOVE AS ONE.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
43°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fountain Inn 2 Sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
25,125
as of 2023
Elevation
774 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at “FUEL THE FUTURE” Ultra Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
GTC Sunrise Run 8k
Less than a mile away
Red White & Brew 5k Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
Freedom Run Presented by Conkrete Athletic Department
Less than a mile away
Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
“FUEL THE FUTURE” Ultra Marathon
Apr 3, 2027