Snowbird Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 5.2 - Relay)
- Date Sat 23rd January 2027
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $33.45 - $49.43
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the chill and challenge yourself at the Snowbird Challenge on Saturday, January 23, 2027, in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This exciting winter race invites participants to tackle a scenic 2.62-mile loop at the picturesque Riverwest Preserve, where you can enjoy rolling cart paths, wooden bridges, and stunning riverfront views. With race distances ranging from a 5-mile jaunt to a formidable 50K, there’s something for everyone — whether you’re a solo runner looking to conquer the cold or part of a relay team of up to 24 members.
The Snowbird Challenge is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of winter wanderlust! Join fellow enthusiasts at 8:00 AM for a day filled with camaraderie and fun, complete with aid stations offering snacks and drinks to keep your energy up. The first 100 participants will even receive custom race socks, so don’t miss out! Whether you're dreaming of sunny beaches or looking to push your limits against the frosty backdrop, this event promises a warm community spirit and unforgettable memories. Register starting September 1st and prepare to run your way toward glory!
The Snowbird Challenge is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of winter wanderlust! Join fellow enthusiasts at 8:00 AM for a day filled with camaraderie and fun, complete with aid stations offering snacks and drinks to keep your energy up. The first 100 participants will even receive custom race socks, so don’t miss out! Whether you're dreaming of sunny beaches or looking to push your limits against the frosty backdrop, this event promises a warm community spirit and unforgettable memories. Register starting September 1st and prepare to run your way toward glory!
Organiser's Description
_UDPATES FOR 2027 RACES COMING SOON! _
_POTENTIAL UPDATES TO COURSE, LOCATION, TIME_
_NEW SWAG, APPAREL, MEDALS, AND MORE! _
_REGISTRATION SET TO OPEN FOR THIS RACE ON SEPTEMBER 1ST_
_THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CUSTOM RACE SOCKS_
SNOWFLAKE SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE: A RUN FOR THE TRUE WINTER WANDERERS
SNOWFLAKE SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE: THE RACE THAT MAKES YOU CRAVE SUNSHINE
BRRR... IF ONLY I COULD STAY BUNDLED UP INDOORS AND SIP HOT COCOA INSTEAD OF HITTING THE CHILLY PATHS, BUT HERE WE ARE WITH THE SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE THE RACE FOR THOSE OF US WHOD RATHER BE WARM IN FLORIDA! SUN EVEN IF YOU'RE LIKE MEDODGING FROSTBITE AND DREAMING OF TROPICAL BREEZESTHIS 2.62-MILE LOOP OFFERS A MINI ESCAPE FROM THE WINTER GRIND. READY TO PUSH THROUGH FOR THAT TASTE OF ALMOST-SUMMER? LET'S DO THIS!
FEMALE SIGN RACE OPTIONS TO WARM YOU UP!
SOLO SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE:
* Hop from lap to lap (2.62 miles each) and cover anywhere from 5 miles to 50K. Each lap completed adds a little warmth to your heart (and earns you a finisher medal worthy of any snowbird brag)!
* Awards for finishing at least 2 laps, with extra kudos for reaching 5 and 12 laps.
* Milestone distances:
* 5 Miles
* 13.1 Miles
* 31 Miles
RELAY TEAMS (24 PEOPLE):
* Join forces with fellow warm-blooded run enthusiasts as you complete 12 laps togetherbecause misery loves company, especially when it ends in a break!
RACE DAY DETAILS
* When: 8:00 AM sharp yes, its early, but the sooner you run, the sooner you can dream of Florida beaches!
* Where: Riverwest Preserve
* Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville SC 29611
* Packet Pickup: An hour before the race at the start/finish area. Grab your gear, bundle up, and brace yourself!
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.
*
COURSE MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3348006299127139040]
AID STATIONS & SUPPORT
* Need a pick-me-up? There's an aid station at the start/finish brimming with:
* Pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, and more goodies to warm your insides.
* Drinks like water, Tailwind, Coke, and ginger ale
* no cups providedbring your own to avoid the frostbite of disposable plastic!
STOPWATCH RACE FORMAT RULES FOR THE RELUCTANT COLD CONQUEROR
* THE LOOP: Youre running a 2.62-mile loop on sidewalks and paved paths (with a bit of trail action for variety).
* LAP START: A cheerful kettle bell sound marks the beginning of each lap. When you hear it, it's time to beat the clock!
* TIMED LAPS: You have 45 minutes to complete each loop. Get it done fast, or the cold will have the last laugh and you'll be disqualified.
* REST INTERVALS: Once you finish a lap, wait until the full 45 minutes are up for the next one.
* Finish in 25 minutes? Enjoy a 20-minute break to warm up your muscles.
* Finish in 40 minutes? That gives you a quick 5-minute breather before the next lap.
SO, WHILE I'D MUCH RATHER BE LOUNGING IN FLIP-FLOPS AND SOAKING UP THE SUN, I KNOW SOME OF US BRAVE SOULS CANT RESIST A CHALLENGEEVEN IN THE COLD. LACE UP, KEEP THAT TIMER CLOSE, AND LET'S RUN OUR WAY FROM THE WINTER BLUES TOWARD A LITTLE FLORIDA FANTASY! FEMALE SIGN
GEAR UP, COORDINATE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES, AND GET READY TO TACKLE EACH LAP WITH SPEED AND PRECISIONEVERY MINUTE COUNTS! HAPPY RACING AND MAY THE BEST SNOWBIRDS SOAR! SNOWFLAKEFEMALE SIGNMALE SIGN
_POTENTIAL UPDATES TO COURSE, LOCATION, TIME_
_NEW SWAG, APPAREL, MEDALS, AND MORE! _
_REGISTRATION SET TO OPEN FOR THIS RACE ON SEPTEMBER 1ST_
_THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CUSTOM RACE SOCKS_
SNOWFLAKE SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE: A RUN FOR THE TRUE WINTER WANDERERS
SNOWFLAKE SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE: THE RACE THAT MAKES YOU CRAVE SUNSHINE
BRRR... IF ONLY I COULD STAY BUNDLED UP INDOORS AND SIP HOT COCOA INSTEAD OF HITTING THE CHILLY PATHS, BUT HERE WE ARE WITH THE SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE THE RACE FOR THOSE OF US WHOD RATHER BE WARM IN FLORIDA! SUN EVEN IF YOU'RE LIKE MEDODGING FROSTBITE AND DREAMING OF TROPICAL BREEZESTHIS 2.62-MILE LOOP OFFERS A MINI ESCAPE FROM THE WINTER GRIND. READY TO PUSH THROUGH FOR THAT TASTE OF ALMOST-SUMMER? LET'S DO THIS!
FEMALE SIGN RACE OPTIONS TO WARM YOU UP!
SOLO SNOWBIRD CHALLENGE:
* Hop from lap to lap (2.62 miles each) and cover anywhere from 5 miles to 50K. Each lap completed adds a little warmth to your heart (and earns you a finisher medal worthy of any snowbird brag)!
* Awards for finishing at least 2 laps, with extra kudos for reaching 5 and 12 laps.
* Milestone distances:
* 5 Miles
* 13.1 Miles
* 31 Miles
RELAY TEAMS (24 PEOPLE):
* Join forces with fellow warm-blooded run enthusiasts as you complete 12 laps togetherbecause misery loves company, especially when it ends in a break!
RACE DAY DETAILS
* When: 8:00 AM sharp yes, its early, but the sooner you run, the sooner you can dream of Florida beaches!
* Where: Riverwest Preserve
* Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville SC 29611
* Packet Pickup: An hour before the race at the start/finish area. Grab your gear, bundle up, and brace yourself!
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.
*
COURSE MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3348006299127139040]
AID STATIONS & SUPPORT
* Need a pick-me-up? There's an aid station at the start/finish brimming with:
* Pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, and more goodies to warm your insides.
* Drinks like water, Tailwind, Coke, and ginger ale
* no cups providedbring your own to avoid the frostbite of disposable plastic!
STOPWATCH RACE FORMAT RULES FOR THE RELUCTANT COLD CONQUEROR
* THE LOOP: Youre running a 2.62-mile loop on sidewalks and paved paths (with a bit of trail action for variety).
* LAP START: A cheerful kettle bell sound marks the beginning of each lap. When you hear it, it's time to beat the clock!
* TIMED LAPS: You have 45 minutes to complete each loop. Get it done fast, or the cold will have the last laugh and you'll be disqualified.
* REST INTERVALS: Once you finish a lap, wait until the full 45 minutes are up for the next one.
* Finish in 25 minutes? Enjoy a 20-minute break to warm up your muscles.
* Finish in 40 minutes? That gives you a quick 5-minute breather before the next lap.
SO, WHILE I'D MUCH RATHER BE LOUNGING IN FLIP-FLOPS AND SOAKING UP THE SUN, I KNOW SOME OF US BRAVE SOULS CANT RESIST A CHALLENGEEVEN IN THE COLD. LACE UP, KEEP THAT TIMER CLOSE, AND LET'S RUN OUR WAY FROM THE WINTER BLUES TOWARD A LITTLE FLORIDA FANTASY! FEMALE SIGN
GEAR UP, COORDINATE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES, AND GET READY TO TACKLE EACH LAP WITH SPEED AND PRECISIONEVERY MINUTE COUNTS! HAPPY RACING AND MAY THE BEST SNOWBIRDS SOAR! SNOWFLAKEFEMALE SIGNMALE SIGN
Races
-
Snow Bird Challenge 50k
Incl. $4.43 Fee
Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:00AM EST)
$49.43
OPENS 01 SEP -
Snowbird Challenge Half Marathon
Incl. $4.10 Fee
Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:00AM EST)
$44.10
OPENS 01 SEP -
Snowbird Challenge 5 Miler
Incl. $3.45 Fee
Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:00AM EST)
$33.45
OPENS 01 SEP -
Reindeer Relay (12 X 2.62)
Incl. $3.45 Fee
Sat 23rd January 2027 (8:00AM EST)
$33.45
OPENS 01 SEP
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