Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 220 Lakewood Dr, Greenville, SC
- Distance
- 5K · Other
From the Organizer
Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)
A FREE July 4th Celebration for the Upstate Running Club Family
Friday, July 4th
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Lakewood Nature Preserve
220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
*Membership of the UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB is REQUIRED for event participation.
*And yes, your membership covers your family and guest(s)!!
*And yes, you can become a member right now.
Important points:
- Bring a chair!
- Some food and drinks will be provided (Hotdogs and a few community coolers with drinks)
- Feel free to bring a food dish to share
- and/or some drinks for the community coolers
- No power for crock pots, so if it needs to be hot, bring it hot
- Light is limited after sundown
Lace up your shoes, grab your lawn chair, and prepare for a little red, white, and woo-hoo!
Join us on July 4th for a fun and run as we celebrate our Upstate Running Club members, running family, and the kind of summer night that feels best with trail dust on your shoes and fireworks in the sky.
After the run, stick around for a post-run social, potluck dinner, food, drinks, and whatever zippity-do-dah energy the night decides to bring. This is not a fancy banquet. This is a backyard-style, running-family friendza where everyone, shares a few laughs, and helps turn Lakewood Nature Preserve into the most patriotic aid station in Greenville.
Camping is available for $25 per participant for anyone who wants to keep the freedom festivities rolling under the moon and stars.
Please note that there is no water or power on site, but we do have plenty of open parking, beautiful nature trails, wildlife, wide-open sky, and just enough controlled chaos to make this a Fourth of July night worth remembering.
Come run, walk, eat, laugh, camp, contribute, and celebrate with the URC community.
Freedom. Friendship. Free miles.
That’s the Spark the FREEdom way. 🇺🇸✨
Any donations from the "Donate" button go directly to the charities listed in our "Giving Series."
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenville, SC
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.
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 220 Lakewood Dr, Greenville, SC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)?
- Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run) is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at 220 Lakewood Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event (+ optional fun run)
Jul 4, 2026