
Run Hard Upstate is a running race on July 15 – November 21, 2026 in Greenville, SC, with an entry fee of $90.
From the Organizer
The Run Hard Running Team is an eight week program for Elementary and Middle Schoolers that builds confidence in kids through character value and run training. During the season, students will meet twice a week for 1 1/2 hours with a focus on endurance training and the Run Hard Core Values. Practice days for individual schools vary per location.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Wednesday, 7/15
High
89°
Low
70°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 2
Thursday, 7/16
High
94°
Low
74°
Sunny
Race Day 3
Friday, 7/17
High
93°
Low
73°
Sunny
Race Day 4
Saturday, 7/18
High
92°
Low
74°
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 5
Sunday, 7/19
High
90°
Low
72°
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
Population
71,755
as of 2023
City Elevation
927 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 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 Run Hard Upstate, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Greenville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run Hard Upstate
Jul 15, 2026