Spark the FREEdom 5K and 3k Run / Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the Spark the FREEDom 5K and 3K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina! This fun-filled event is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with friends, family, and fellow running enthusiasts. Lace up your shoes and choose between a spirited 5K or a more relaxed 3K run/walk, all while soaking in the beautiful surroundings of nature trails and wide-open skies.
The festivities kick off at 6:30 PM and continue until 10:30 PM, featuring a post-run social where everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share, contributing to a delightful potluck dinner. Enjoy food, drinks, and plenty of laughter as you mingle with the Upstate Running Club community. And don’t miss the spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky! Camping is also available for those who want to keep the celebration going under the stars. With a focus on friendship, freedom, and fun, this event promises to be a memorable highlight of your summer. Join us for a night of running, community spirit, and festive cheer!
The festivities kick off at 6:30 PM and continue until 10:30 PM, featuring a post-run social where everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share, contributing to a delightful potluck dinner. Enjoy food, drinks, and plenty of laughter as you mingle with the Upstate Running Club community. And don’t miss the spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky! Camping is also available for those who want to keep the celebration going under the stars. With a focus on friendship, freedom, and fun, this event promises to be a memorable highlight of your summer. Join us for a night of running, community spirit, and festive cheer!
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SPARK THE FREEDOM 5K & 3K RUN/WALK
A FREE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION FOR THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB FAMILY
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH
6:30 PM 10:30 PM
LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE
220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
LACE UP YOUR SHOES, GRAB YOUR LAWN CHAIR, AND PREPARE FOR A LITTLE RED, WHITE, AND WOO-HOO!
JOIN US ON JULY 4TH FOR A FUN AND FREE 5K OR 3K RUN/WALK AS WE CELEBRATE OUR UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB MEMBERS, RUNNING FAMILY, AND THE KIND OF SUMMER NIGHT THAT FEELS BEST WITH TRAIL DUST ON YOUR SHOES AND FIREWORKS IN THE SKY.
AFTER THE RUN, STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RUN SOCIAL, POTLUCK DINNER, FOOD, DRINKS, FIREWORKS, AND WHATEVER ZIPPITY-DO-DAH ENERGY THE NIGHT DECIDES TO BRING. THIS IS NOT A FANCY BANQUET. THIS IS A BACKYARD-STYLE, RUNNING-FAMILY FRIENDZA WHERE EVERYONE BRINGS A LITTLE SOMETHING, SHARES A FEW LAUGHS, AND HELPS TURN LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE INTO THE MOST PATRIOTIC AID STATION IN GREENVILLE.
BRING A SIDE DISH, DESSERT, SNACKS, DRINKS, CAMP CHAIRS, PICNIC BLANKETS, OR ANYTHING THAT MAKES A SUMMER GATHERING BETTER. FIREWORKS ARE WELCOME TOO, BUT PLEASE KEEP IT TO THE KIND THAT LIGHTS UP THE SKY, NOT THE KIND THAT TURNS SOMEONES HAND INTO A MATH PROBLEM.
CAMPING IS AVAILABLE FOR $25 PER PARTICIPANT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO KEEP THE FREEDOM FESTIVITIES ROLLING UNDER THE MOON AND STARS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO WATER OR POWER ON SITE, BUT WE DO HAVE PLENTY OF OPEN PARKING, BEAUTIFUL NATURE TRAILS, WILDLIFE, WIDE-OPEN SKY, AND JUST ENOUGH CONTROLLED CHAOS TO MAKE THIS A FOURTH OF JULY NIGHT WORTH REMEMBERING.
COME RUN, WALK, EAT, LAUGH, CAMP, CONTRIBUTE, AND CELEBRATE WITH THE URC COMMUNITY.
FREEDOM. FIREWORKS. FRIENDSHIP. FREE MILES.
THATS THE SPARK THE FREEDOM WAY. SPARKLES
A FREE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION FOR THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB FAMILY
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH
6:30 PM 10:30 PM
LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE
220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
LACE UP YOUR SHOES, GRAB YOUR LAWN CHAIR, AND PREPARE FOR A LITTLE RED, WHITE, AND WOO-HOO!
JOIN US ON JULY 4TH FOR A FUN AND FREE 5K OR 3K RUN/WALK AS WE CELEBRATE OUR UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB MEMBERS, RUNNING FAMILY, AND THE KIND OF SUMMER NIGHT THAT FEELS BEST WITH TRAIL DUST ON YOUR SHOES AND FIREWORKS IN THE SKY.
AFTER THE RUN, STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RUN SOCIAL, POTLUCK DINNER, FOOD, DRINKS, FIREWORKS, AND WHATEVER ZIPPITY-DO-DAH ENERGY THE NIGHT DECIDES TO BRING. THIS IS NOT A FANCY BANQUET. THIS IS A BACKYARD-STYLE, RUNNING-FAMILY FRIENDZA WHERE EVERYONE BRINGS A LITTLE SOMETHING, SHARES A FEW LAUGHS, AND HELPS TURN LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE INTO THE MOST PATRIOTIC AID STATION IN GREENVILLE.
BRING A SIDE DISH, DESSERT, SNACKS, DRINKS, CAMP CHAIRS, PICNIC BLANKETS, OR ANYTHING THAT MAKES A SUMMER GATHERING BETTER. FIREWORKS ARE WELCOME TOO, BUT PLEASE KEEP IT TO THE KIND THAT LIGHTS UP THE SKY, NOT THE KIND THAT TURNS SOMEONES HAND INTO A MATH PROBLEM.
CAMPING IS AVAILABLE FOR $25 PER PARTICIPANT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO KEEP THE FREEDOM FESTIVITIES ROLLING UNDER THE MOON AND STARS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO WATER OR POWER ON SITE, BUT WE DO HAVE PLENTY OF OPEN PARKING, BEAUTIFUL NATURE TRAILS, WILDLIFE, WIDE-OPEN SKY, AND JUST ENOUGH CONTROLLED CHAOS TO MAKE THIS A FOURTH OF JULY NIGHT WORTH REMEMBERING.
COME RUN, WALK, EAT, LAUGH, CAMP, CONTRIBUTE, AND CELEBRATE WITH THE URC COMMUNITY.
FREEDOM. FIREWORKS. FRIENDSHIP. FREE MILES.
THATS THE SPARK THE FREEDOM WAY. SPARKLES
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