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URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K

URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K is a running race on December 16, 2026 in Greenville, SC.

Date
December 16, 2026 (45 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Upstate Running Club  /  Holiday Social Cookie Exchange & Food Drive
   
5K Run it. Swap a dozen. Feed a family. 🍪🎄🥫
   
Wed, Dec 16 2026 6:00 PM start Holland Park Greenville, SC
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Bring ten cans and a dozen cookies. Run a chip-timed 5K with the Double Stamp Run Club through Holland Park, then head inside to trade your cookies for a dozen different ones while the food you brought goes to a family who needs it this Christmas. The entry is free. The first beer is on us.

The Idea  

Race Day Details

Wednesday evening, December 16, 2026 at Double Stamp Brewery in Holland Park, 813 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions.

5:30 PM   Check-in & food drop-off Pick up your bib on site and drop off your 10 food items. Bring your dozen cookies too.
6:00 PM   5K start Chip start and chip finish at Double Stamp Brewery. All paces welcome; walkers too.
After   Cookie Exchange & first beer Inside Double Stamp Brewery as soon as you finish. First beer is on us, 21+ with ID.
Live   Results Results post live on the results page as you cross the line.
 

The Course

A 5K through Holland Park on the Double Stamp Run Club's Wednesday route, starting and finishing at the brewery. Course map coming soon.

 

Parking

Park in the Holland Park lots around Double Stamp Brewery. Give yourself a few extra minutes; it is a busy weeknight spot.

 

What's Included

✓ Free Entry with 10 Food Items
Ten boxed or canned non-perishable items gets you in. They all go to a local food pantry.
✓ Race Bib & Chip Timing
Chip start, chip finish and live results.
✓ Your First Beer
On us at Double Stamp Brewery, 21+ with ID.
✓ A Dozen New Cookies
Bring a dozen, leave with a dozen different ones.
 

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

Bragging rights and a holiday prize for the three fastest men and women, by gun time.

Best Cookies

Club members vote on the best dozen at the exchange.

Series

This is a club social, so it does not count toward Upstate Race Series standings.

 

Giving Back

This run supports A Local Holiday Food Pantry Every can and box collected goes to an Upstate food pantry in time for Christmas. Partner to be announced. Upstate Giving Series

The Upstate Running Club founded and manages the Upstate Giving Series, connecting race day with local nonprofits. Showing up with ten cans is the easiest way to be part of it.

 

Groups & Teams

CREW OF 5 50 CANS DONATED RUN CLUBS & CREWS Bring your crew. Join your run club when you register and see which club brings the most food. Find your club  

Good to Know

Do I have to bring food to run? Ten boxed or canned non-perishable items makes your entry free. Drop them off at check-in. Do I have to bring cookies? Bring a dozen to swap if you want to leave with a dozen. Homemade or store-bought both count. Can I skip the run and just come for cookies? Yes. Everyone is welcome at the exchange, members or not. Who gets the free beer? Every runner 21 or older gets their first beer on us. Bring your ID. Can kids run? Yes, all ages and paces are welcome. Is there race-day registration? Yes, on your phone until the 6:00 PM start. What if the weather turns? Rain or shine. Any changes go out by email and in the club Facebook Group. Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.  

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. From there you can:

✓ Transfer your entry to another runner
✓ Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
✓ Update your personal details: name, address, emergency contact
All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals, but every option above stays open to you right up to race day. Manage my registration

Let's Stay Connected

Follow along and run with the Upstate Running Club all year

This race Register Directions Race groups Results Manage my registration Club & giving UpstateRunningClub.com Weekly club runs Club gear Upstate Giving Series Upstate Running Club Facebook Group Instagram @upstaterunningclub Strava club Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.

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

56°

Typical Low

37°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:30 AMSunset 5:19 PMDaylight 9h 50m

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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URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K
Date
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What is the URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K?
URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on December 16, 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 URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K?
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at 813 Laurens Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K?
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URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K

Dec 16, 2026

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