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 YOURE TACKLING THE 5-MILE, HALF MARATHON, 50K, OR THE TEAM RELAY, YOURE 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 THE RIVERWEST NATURE PRESERVE, YOULL 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 HEREUNLESS YOU'RE A TRUE HEAT-SEEKER!



ITS NOT JUST A RACE ITS A BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL. CONQUER THE LOOP WITHIN 45 MINUTES PER LAPOR RISK BEING LEFT BEHIND IN THE FLAMES! YOULL NEED EVERY OUNCE OF YOUR ENDURANCE, BUT DONT WORRY EACH LAP YOU CONQUER BRINGS YOU CLOSER TO VICTORY... AND A REFRESHING TASTE OF SWEET, SWEET SURVIVAL!



WHETHER YOURE 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 REAPERS ALWAYS WATCHING.



RACE DAY DETAILS:

WHEN: ALL EVENT DISTANCES START AT 8:00AM AND PACKET PICKUP BEGINS AT 7AM

WHERE: RIVERWEST NATURE PRESERVE

ADDRESS: 2959 NEW EASLEY HWY, GREENVILLE, SC 29611 *ATTENTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN CROSSING THE MEDIAN AT NEW EASLEY HWY WHICH IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM "HOME FUR A WHILE" ANIMAL BOARDING FACILITY.

PARKING & DROP-OFF INFO: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL PARK IN THE OLD DRIVING RANGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 150 METERS FROM THE START/FINISH LINE. LIMITED PARKING SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE, SO PLEASE FOLLOW VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS UPON ARRIVAL. WE WILL HAVE A DESIGNATED DROP-OFF ZONE NEAR THE STAGING AREA FOR RUNNERS TO UNLOAD GEAR (TENTS, COOLERS, CHAIRS, ETC.) BEFORE BEING DIRECTED TO THE PARKING AREA BY OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM ALONG THE PERIMETER.


ATHLETE VILLAGE / STAGING AREA - THE ATHLETE VILLAGE WILL BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE START AND FINISH LINES, SERVING AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR ALL RUNNERS. YOURE WELCOME TO BRING A 10X10 CANOPY, COOLER, CHAIR, AND WHATEVER ELSE HELPS YOU RECOVER BETWEEN LAPS. THIS IS WHERE THE PARTY LIVESSO SHARE A TENT, MAKE SOME FRIENDS, AND SET UP CAMP! PLEASE NOTE: WHILE RUNNERS MAY STAGE GEAR AT THEIR VEHICLES, ALL PARKING IS 150 METERS AWAY, SO ON-SITE TENT SETUP IS THE BEST WAY TO STAY CLOSE TO THE ACTION.

COURSE: ON AN OLD GOLF COURSE THE ROUTE IS RUN ON A PAVED 2.6 MILE LOOP WITH PLENTY OF SHADE AND PARTICIPANT SETUP RIGHT AT THE START/FINISH LINE! THE PRESERVE: THE 240-ACRE RIVERWEST NATURE PRESERVE WAS ONCE A GOLF COURSE, BUT NOW ITS THE PERFECT PLACE TO TEST YOUR LIMITS. ROLLING CART PATHS, WOODEN BRIDGES, WATERFALLS, AND RIVERFRONT VIEWS ALL SURROUND YOU AS YOU RACE TOWARD GLORY.

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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



LOOP SCHEDULE: THE BELL RINGS EVERY 45 MINUTES, AND ITS YOUR RACE AGAINST TIME!

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LAP 1 - 8:00AM - THE REAPER'S CALL

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LAP 2 - 8:45AM

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LAP 3 - 9:30AM

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LAP 4 - 10:15AM

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LAP 5 - 11:00AM

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LAP 6 - 11:45AM

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LAP 7 - 12:30PM

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LAP 8 - 1:15PM

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LAP 9 - 2:00PM

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LAP 10 - 2:45PM

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LAP 11 - 3:30PM

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LAP 12 - 4:15PM



RACE DISTANCES:

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50K: 12 LOOPS (CONQUER THE REAPER!) MALE SIGN

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RELAY: 12 LOOPS (A TEAM OF 2-4 RUNNERS) MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN

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HALF MARATHON: 5 LOOPS

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5 MILE: 2 LOOPS



RACE AND TIMING FORMAT:

YOULL RECEIVE YOUR TIMING CHIP UPON PACKET PICKUP. AFTER EACH LAP, WELL RECORD YOUR LAP SPLITBUT REMEMBER, THE REAPER ISNT PATIENT. STOPWATCH COMPLETE EACH LAP IN 45 MINUTES OR YOULL BE LEFT IN THE HEAT. THE LAST LAP COUNTS THE MOST!



AID STATIONS:

FUEL UP: AID STATION AT THE START/FINISH WITH SNACKS LIKE PICKLES, COOKIES, CHIPS, PRETZELS.

HYDRATION (WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE).

CUP-LESS EVENT: BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSELNO CUPS, ONLY YOUR VESSEL OF SURVIVAL!



UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS

CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS

* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]

CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES

* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]

CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS

* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG

* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS

* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.