Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Price $21.14
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day at the Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Set in the vibrant city of Simpsonville, Greenville, this enchanting event promises a festive atmosphere filled with fun, color, and camaraderie. Whether you’re racing to beat your personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in your finest green attire, participants of all ages can join in this delightful celebration. The race kicks off at 11:00 AM from the picturesque Bridgeway Station, where runners will follow a scenic route across the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge, all while chasing the rainbow towards the exhilarating finish line.
But the excitement doesn’t end there! After crossing the finish line, join fellow participants at Bridgeway Brewing Co for a lively post-race celebration featuring live music, refreshing beverages, and plenty of good cheer. Capture the memories with free photos to commemorate your day of fun and fitness. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this magical event that’s sure to create lasting memories and a sense of community. Sign up today and get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day adventure!
But the excitement doesn’t end there! After crossing the finish line, join fellow participants at Bridgeway Brewing Co for a lively post-race celebration featuring live music, refreshing beverages, and plenty of good cheer. Capture the memories with free photos to commemorate your day of fun and fitness. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this magical event that’s sure to create lasting memories and a sense of community. Sign up today and get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day adventure!
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
FREE BEER AT THE FINISH
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.
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
FREE BEER AT THE FINISH
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
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Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.14 Fee
Sat 14th March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$21.14
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