Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 14th March 2026
  • Time 11:00AM EDT
  • Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
  • Price $21.14 - $107.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and chase the rainbow at the Chase the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Simpsonville, Greenville! This vibrant event is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, inviting participants of all ages and abilities to join in the festive fun. Whether you're sprinting towards a personal best or strolling at a leisurely pace in your finest green attire, this 5K promises a magical experience filled with color, laughter, and community spirit.

The race kicks off at 11:00 AM sharp at Bridgeway Station, where runners will embark on a scenic course that winds over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. As you chase the rainbow to the pot of gold at the finish line, enjoy the lively atmosphere and the camaraderie of fellow participants. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues at Bridgeway Brewing Co., complete with live music, delicious brews, and opportunities to capture unforgettable memories with free photos. Don’t miss out on this shamrockin' good timeβ€”mark your calendars for March 14th and get ready to run with rainbows!

Organiser's Description

SHAMROCK TOP O THE EVENIN TO YA, LADS AND LASSES! TIS I, ST. PATRICK, HERE TO TELL YA ABOUT THE MOST MAGICAL EVENT THAT'LL HAVE YER FEET FLYIN FASTER THAN A LEPRECHAUN CHASIN HIS GOLD!



CELEBRATE ST. PATRICKS DAY IN GRAND STYLE WITH THE CHASE THE RAINBOW 5K A JOLLY JAUNT FILLED WITH CRAIC (THATS FUN, FOR YE NON-IRISH FOLK), COLOR, AND CHEER! WHETHER YE RUN LIKE THE WIND OR JUST FANCY A STROLL IN YOUR FINEST GREEN GARB , THIS ENCHANTED EVENING RACE WELCOMES ALL TO PARTAKE IN THE FESTIVE FROLIC! SET YOUR SIGHTS ON A SCENIC JOURNEY ACROSS THE BRIDGEWAY STATION BRIDGE FOLLOWING THE RAINBOW ALL THE WAY TO THE FINISH WHERE EVERY STEP IS TOUCHED WITH THE SPARKLE OF IRISH MAGIC. RACE FAST OR TAKE IT EASY WHETHER YER CHASING A PR OR JUST THE POT O GOLD AT THE END, YERE SURE TO HAVE A SHAMROCKIN GOOD TIME!



AFTER YE CONQUER THE COURSE, DONT GO VANISHIN LIKE A MISCHIEVOUS SPRITE! THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES AT BRIDGEWAY BREWING CO, WHERE THE GOOD TIMES ROLL LIKE A BARREL OF MEAD! TAP YOUR TOES TO LIVE MUSIC, CLINK GLASSES WITH YOUR MATES, AND TOAST TO YER VICTORY WITH A MIGHTY FINE PINT THERES A BREW FOR EVERY BRAVE SOUL! AND FEAR NOT, MEMORY KEEPERS! WELL BE SNAPPIN FREE PHOTOS OF ALL THE FUN FROM YOUR FINEST FINISH LINE POSES TO THE CLOVER-FILLED CHAOS AFTER THE RACE . SHARE EM WITH FRIENDS AND FAM AND REMEMBER THE DAY YE RAN WITH RAINBOWS!


RACE DETAILS:

WHEN: SATURDAY MORNING RACE KICKS OFF AT 11:00AM SHARP! ALARM CLOCK

WHERE: BRIDGEWAY STATION - 1000 VIA CORSO AVE, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

WHAT: THE MOST FESTIVE 5K IN ALL THE LAND CHASE THE RAINBOW 5K!

PACKET PICKUP: 1 HOUR BEFORE THE RACE AT BRIDGEWAY STATION


MALE SIGN RACE CORRALS:

(We dont want a stampede now, do we?) All runners will be corralled with 60-second intervals for space and safety. Well use CHIP timing for Age Group Awards, but GUN time for the Overall Top 3 Male & Female! So pick wisely, me friends!

* Corral 1 Under 25 minutes
* Corral 2 25 to 30 minutes
* Corral 3 Over 35 minutes


COURSE INFO STRAVA COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3387107983783581806]

STARTING RIGHT AT THE BRIDGEWAY STATION ENTRANCE, RUNNERS WILL DASH ONTO A SHAMROCK-STREWN PATH, CLIMBING UP AND OVER THE ICONIC BRIDGEWAY STATION BRIDGE. THIS FESTIVE COURSE WILL HAVE EVERY LEPRECHAUNFROM THE FIRST PINT-POURER TO THE LAST RAINBOW CHASERRACING TOWARD ONE TREASURE: THE POT O GOLD FINISH LINE OF VICTORY!



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.

Races

  • Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.14 Fee

    Sat 14th March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $21.14

  • Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

    Incl. $7.00 Fee

    Sat 14th March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $107.00

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1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, 29681, SC, United States

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