Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 10k & Relay)
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $48.70 - $85.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate test of endurance at the Carolina Reaper Challenge on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the beautiful Riverwest Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina! This electrifying event invites runners of all skill levels to brave the heat and tackle thrilling race distances including a 50k ultra, half marathon (13.1 miles), 10k, and a team relay. With a scenic 2.62-mile loop that features rolling hills, wooden bridges, and breathtaking views, participants will sprint through the Southern heat, racing against the clock to complete each lap within 45 minutes.
Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a seasoned marathoner, the Carolina Reaper Challenge promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and determination. Enjoy refreshments at our aid stations and feel the excitement as you conquer each loop. So lace up your shoes, embrace the challenge, and join us for a day of fiery fun and fierce competition in Greenville! Don’t miss out on this chance to test your limits and emerge victorious against the Reaper!
Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a seasoned marathoner, the Carolina Reaper Challenge promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and determination. Enjoy refreshments at our aid stations and feel the excitement as you conquer each loop. So lace up your shoes, embrace the challenge, and join us for a day of fiery fun and fierce competition in Greenville! Don’t miss out on this chance to test your limits and emerge victorious against the Reaper!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST RACE THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE
THE CAROLINA REAPER CHALLENGE!
_ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO SURVIVE THE CAROLINA REAPER CHALLENGE? __ _
_THE REAPER AWAITS. _
Get ready to feel the burn as you lace up for the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where scorching heat meets extreme endurance. Whether you're tackling the 5-mile, half marathon, 50k, or the team relay, you're about to test your grit in the fiery heat of South Carolina this July. sun
male signfemale sign As you navigate the 2.62-mile loop at Riverwest Nature Preserve, you'll be embraced by the intense Southern heat, winding through rolling hills, wooden bridges, and scenic views that might just make you wish you were anywhere but here unless you're a true heat-seeker!
It's not just a race... it's a battle for survival. Conquer the loop within 45 minutes per lap, or risk being left behind in the flames! You'll need every ounce of your endurance, but don't worry each lap you conquer brings you closer to victory... and a refreshing taste of sweet, sweet survival!
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned speed demon, test your limits in the heat with like-minded souls who share your desire to conquer the sun. Come for the race. Stay for the heat. And remember, the Reaper's always watching.
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RACE DAY DETAILS
* WHEN: All event distances start at 8:00am. Packet pickup begins at 7:00am.
* WHERE: Riverwest Nature Preserve
* ADDRESS: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611
_Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy, located across the street from "Home Fur A While" animal boarding facility._
PARKING
All participants will park in the old driving range area, approximately 150 meters from the start/finish line. Parking is limited, _(CARPOOLING WHEN POSSIBLE)_ so please follow volunteer instructions upon arrival. _NO UNLOADING PRIOR TO PARKING_ your vehicle will be directed to its parking space on arrival. Athlete drop-offs will take place in the side lot shortly after entering the facility on the left hand side. This will also be the day use lot for spectators and 5-mile participants.
ATHLETE VILLAGE / STAGING AREA
We're providing chair and cooler space under 60' x 120' rental tent located at the finish line, where you're welcome to hang out between laps. The Athlete Village sits between the start and finish lines in the designated parking area, serving as a central hub for all runners.
Feel free to bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, or anything else that helps you recover between laps this is where the party lives, so share a tent, make some friends, and set up camp! Note: while runners may stage gear at their vehicles, parking is 150 meters away, so setting up a tent on-site is the best way to stay close to the action.
COURSE
The route runs on a paved 2.6-mile loop with plenty of shade and participant setup right at the start/finish line. Riverwest Nature Preserve is a 240-acre property that was once a golf course and now offers rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and riverfront views as you race toward glory.
*
COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3348006299127139040]
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DISTANCES: CHOOSE YOUR OWN HELL
* 5 MILES Short & fiery
* HALF MARATHON Devilishly tough
* 50K Ultra pain, ultra evil
* RELAY Pass the torch... straight from hell
LOOPS BY DISTANCE
* 50K: 12 loops (Conquer the Reaper!)
* RELAY: 12 loops (team of 24 runners)
* HALF MARATHON: 5 loops
* 5 MILE: 2 loops
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LOOP SCHEDULE
The bell rings every 45 minutes, and it's your race against time!
LAP
START TIME
Lap 1
8:00am The Reaper's Call
Lap 2
8:45am
Lap 3
9:30am
Lap 4
10:15am
Lap 5
11:00am
Lap 6
11:45am
Lap 7
12:30pm
Lap 8
1:15pm
Lap 9
2:00pm
Lap 10
2:45pm
Lap 11
3:30pm
Lap 12
4:15pm
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RACE & TIMING FORMAT
You'll receive your timing chip at packet pickup. After each lap, we'll record your lap split but remember, the Reaper isn't patient. stopwatch Each lap must be completed within 45 minutes, or you'll be left in the heat. The last lap counts the most!
AID STATIONS
* FUEL UP: snacks at the start/finish, including pickles, cookies, chips, and pretzels.
* HYDRATION: water, coke, and ginger ale.
* CUP-LESS EVENT: bring your own hydration vessel no cups, only your vessel of survival!
THE CAROLINA REAPER CHALLENGE!
_ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO SURVIVE THE CAROLINA REAPER CHALLENGE? __ _
_THE REAPER AWAITS. _
Get ready to feel the burn as you lace up for the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where scorching heat meets extreme endurance. Whether you're tackling the 5-mile, half marathon, 50k, or the team relay, you're about to test your grit in the fiery heat of South Carolina this July. sun
male signfemale sign As you navigate the 2.62-mile loop at Riverwest Nature Preserve, you'll be embraced by the intense Southern heat, winding through rolling hills, wooden bridges, and scenic views that might just make you wish you were anywhere but here unless you're a true heat-seeker!
It's not just a race... it's a battle for survival. Conquer the loop within 45 minutes per lap, or risk being left behind in the flames! You'll need every ounce of your endurance, but don't worry each lap you conquer brings you closer to victory... and a refreshing taste of sweet, sweet survival!
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned speed demon, test your limits in the heat with like-minded souls who share your desire to conquer the sun. Come for the race. Stay for the heat. And remember, the Reaper's always watching.
-------------------------
RACE DAY DETAILS
* WHEN: All event distances start at 8:00am. Packet pickup begins at 7:00am.
* WHERE: Riverwest Nature Preserve
* ADDRESS: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611
_Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy, located across the street from "Home Fur A While" animal boarding facility._
PARKING
All participants will park in the old driving range area, approximately 150 meters from the start/finish line. Parking is limited, _(CARPOOLING WHEN POSSIBLE)_ so please follow volunteer instructions upon arrival. _NO UNLOADING PRIOR TO PARKING_ your vehicle will be directed to its parking space on arrival. Athlete drop-offs will take place in the side lot shortly after entering the facility on the left hand side. This will also be the day use lot for spectators and 5-mile participants.
ATHLETE VILLAGE / STAGING AREA
We're providing chair and cooler space under 60' x 120' rental tent located at the finish line, where you're welcome to hang out between laps. The Athlete Village sits between the start and finish lines in the designated parking area, serving as a central hub for all runners.
Feel free to bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, or anything else that helps you recover between laps this is where the party lives, so share a tent, make some friends, and set up camp! Note: while runners may stage gear at their vehicles, parking is 150 meters away, so setting up a tent on-site is the best way to stay close to the action.
COURSE
The route runs on a paved 2.6-mile loop with plenty of shade and participant setup right at the start/finish line. Riverwest Nature Preserve is a 240-acre property that was once a golf course and now offers rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and riverfront views as you race toward glory.
*
COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3348006299127139040]
-------------------------
DISTANCES: CHOOSE YOUR OWN HELL
* 5 MILES Short & fiery
* HALF MARATHON Devilishly tough
* 50K Ultra pain, ultra evil
* RELAY Pass the torch... straight from hell
LOOPS BY DISTANCE
* 50K: 12 loops (Conquer the Reaper!)
* RELAY: 12 loops (team of 24 runners)
* HALF MARATHON: 5 loops
* 5 MILE: 2 loops
-------------------------
LOOP SCHEDULE
The bell rings every 45 minutes, and it's your race against time!
LAP
START TIME
Lap 1
8:00am The Reaper's Call
Lap 2
8:45am
Lap 3
9:30am
Lap 4
10:15am
Lap 5
11:00am
Lap 6
11:45am
Lap 7
12:30pm
Lap 8
1:15pm
Lap 9
2:00pm
Lap 10
2:45pm
Lap 11
3:30pm
Lap 12
4:15pm
-------------------------
RACE & TIMING FORMAT
You'll receive your timing chip at packet pickup. After each lap, we'll record your lap split but remember, the Reaper isn't patient. stopwatch Each lap must be completed within 45 minutes, or you'll be left in the heat. The last lap counts the most!
AID STATIONS
* FUEL UP: snacks at the start/finish, including pickles, cookies, chips, and pretzels.
* HYDRATION: water, coke, and ginger ale.
* CUP-LESS EVENT: bring your own hydration vessel no cups, only your vessel of survival!
Races
-
Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$85.80
CLOSED -
Reaper Challenge Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
CLOSED -
Reaper Challenge 5 Miler
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Carolina Reaper Relay
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED
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2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, 29611, SC, United States
Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 10k & Relay)
