Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Greenville, South Carolina
  • Price $31.74 - $107.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Lake Conestee 8K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, set in the beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This remarkable trail race invites participants of all skill levels to immerse themselves in the stunning natural landscapes of Lake Conestee Nature Park. As you traverse the 8K course, you'll enjoy a diverse terrain that includes soft trails, wooden boardwalks, and breathtaking views of the shimmering lake and lush wetlands. With an elevation gain of 285 feet, the race not only challenges your endurance but also rewards you with moments of peace and connection to nature.

Beginning at 8:00 AM, runners will gather near the large pavilion at 840 Mauldin Rd, where packet pickup starts at 7:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement and the beauty of the great outdoors with fellow nature lovers and competitors. Whether you're seeking to push your limits or simply enjoy a day in the wild, the Lake Conestee 8K is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community, perseverance, and the wonders of nature. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through nature's heart!

Organiser's Description

LAKE CONESTEE 8K TRAIL RACE A JOURNEY THROUGH NATURE'S HEART



STEP INTO THE EMBRACE OF NATURE AT THE LAKE CONESTEE 8K TRAIL RACE, WHERE THE EARTH BENEATH YOUR FEET IS ALIVE WITH THE RHYTHM OF THE WILD. THIS RACE IS MORE THAN JUST A PHYSICAL CHALLENGEITS AN INVITATION TO RECONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. SET WITHIN THE TRANQUIL BEAUTY OF LAKE CONESTEE NATURE PARK, THE RACE OFFERS A SOULFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL RUNNERS, WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED ATHLETE OR A CASUAL WANDERER. AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE PARK, YOULL BE ENVELOPED BY THE SERENITY OF THE FORESTS, WETLANDS, AND SHIMMERING LAKE WATERS.



THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO BRING YOU CLOSER TO THE HEART OF NATURE. EACH STEP ON THE TRAIL CARRIES YOU DEEPER INTO THE WILD, WHERE TOWERING TREES STRETCH TOWARD THE SKY AND GENTLE INCLINES GUIDE YOU THROUGH DIVERSE LANDSCAPES. THE PATHS WEAVE THROUGH SHADED FORESTS, CROSS WOODEN BOARDWALKS OVER QUIET WETLANDS, AND OFFER MOMENTS OF PEACEFUL REFLECTION BESIDE THE WATERS OF THE LAKE. ITS A RACE THAT MOVES WITH THE RHYTHM OF NATURE, OFFERING CHALLENGES AND REWARDS IN EQUAL MEASURE. THE COURSE, WITH ITS 285 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN, WILL TEST YOUR ENDURANCE WHILE INVITING YOU TO LOSE YOURSELF IN THE BEAUTY OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.



THE LAKE CONESTEE 8K TRAIL RACE IS MORE THAN A COMPETITIONITS A CELEBRATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, OF HUMAN ENDURANCE, AND OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BOTH. AS YOU NAVIGATE THE TRAILS, YOULL FIND MOMENTS OF CAMARADERIE AND COMMUNITY, WITH FELLOW RUNNERS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR NATURE. AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE, YOULL LEAVE WITH MORE THAN JUST A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTYOULL CARRY WITH YOU THE MEMORIES OF A DAY SPENT IMMERSED IN THE RAW BEAUTY OF LAKE CONESTEE NATURE PARK.



RACE DAY DETAILS

WHAT: LAKE CONESTEE 8K TRAIL RACE

ALARM CLOCK WHEN: RACE STARTS ON SUNDAY AT 8:00 AM

WHERE: LAKE CONESTEE NATURE PARK

ADDRESS: 840 MAULDIN RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607 (PARK NEAR THE LARGE PAVILION)

PACKET PICKUP: WILL TAKE PLACE AT PAVILION SHELTER AT 7AM TO 7:50AM

AWARDS: OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS: TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS AT THE RACE CONCLUSION.



COURSE MAP: STRAVA COURSE MAP - HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3407739490098405686]

THE COURSE IS A 5-MILE LOOP THROUGH SOFT, NATURAL TRAILS, SOME SINGLE-TRACK, AND A FEW WOODEN BOARDWALKS THAT CARRY YOU OVER RIVERS AND FLOODED WETLANDS. WITH 285 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN, EACH SEGMENT OF THE RACE OFFERS SOMETHING DIFFERENT: THE SOFT EARTH BENEATH YOU, THE WHISPER OF THE TREES IN THE WIND, AND THE QUIET PRESENCE OF THE WATER. FOLLOW THE YELLOW ARROWS TO GUIDE YOUR WAY THROUGH THIS BEAUTIFUL, EVER-CHANGING LANDSCAPE.



SO, WHETHER YOURE SEEKING TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS OR SIMPLY TO RUN WITH NATURE AS YOUR GUIDE, COME JOIN US FOR THIS UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. THE TRAILS ARE WAITING, AND THE LAND IS CALLING YOU TO EXPLORE ITS WONDERS.



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

  • Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k

    Incl. $2.74 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $31.74

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
  • Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

    Incl. $7.00 Fee

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $107.00

    OPENS 01 JAN 26

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840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States

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