Spark the FREEdom URC Member Social Event
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the Upstate Running Club for the Spark the FREEdom Member Social Event on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at the beautiful Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina! This festive gathering, running from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, is not just a celebration of independence but also an opportunity to unite with fellow members, friends, and family in a joyful atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie.
The event features an optional fun run through the stunning nature trails, perfect for all levels of runners and walkers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. After the run, stick around for a delightful potluck dinner, complete with hotdogs and community drinks, where everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. Whether you're relaxing under the stars or enjoying the lively company of your running family, this is a night filled with freedom, friendship, and fun. Plus, camping is available for those who want to keep the festivities going into the night. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the Fourth of July with the Upstate Running Club; it promises to be a memorable evening of good food, great company, and the thrill of running!
The event features an optional fun run through the stunning nature trails, perfect for all levels of runners and walkers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. After the run, stick around for a delightful potluck dinner, complete with hotdogs and community drinks, where everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. Whether you're relaxing under the stars or enjoying the lively company of your running family, this is a night filled with freedom, friendship, and fun. Plus, camping is available for those who want to keep the festivities going into the night. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the Fourth of July with the Upstate Running Club; it promises to be a memorable evening of good food, great company, and the thrill of running!
Organiser's Description
SPARK THE FREEDOM URC MEMBER SOCIAL EVENT (+ OPTIONAL FUN RUN)
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
*_MEMBERSHIP OF THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR EVENT PARTICIPATION. _
_*AND YES, YOUR MEMBERSHIP COVERS YOUR FAMILY AND GUEST(S)!! _
_*AND YES, YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER RIGHT NOW. _
IMPORTANT POINTS:
* BRING A CHAIR!
* SOME FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED (HOTDOGS AND A FEW COMMUNITY COOLERS WITH DRINKS)
* FEEL FREE TO BRING A FOOD DISH TO SHARE
* NO POWER FOR CROCK POTS, SO IF IT NEEDS TO BE HOT, BRING IT HOT
* LIGHT IS LIMITED AFTER SUNDOWN
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 RUN 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, 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, SHARES A FEW LAUGHS, AND HELPS TURN LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE INTO THE MOST PATRIOTIC AID STATION IN GREENVILLE.
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. FRIENDSHIP. FREE MILES.
THATS THE SPARK THE FREEDOM WAY. SPARKLES
ANY DONATIONS FROM THE "DONATE" BUTTON GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITIES LISTED IN OUR "GIVING SERIES."
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
*_MEMBERSHIP OF THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR EVENT PARTICIPATION. _
_*AND YES, YOUR MEMBERSHIP COVERS YOUR FAMILY AND GUEST(S)!! _
_*AND YES, YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER RIGHT NOW. _
IMPORTANT POINTS:
* BRING A CHAIR!
* SOME FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED (HOTDOGS AND A FEW COMMUNITY COOLERS WITH DRINKS)
* FEEL FREE TO BRING A FOOD DISH TO SHARE
* NO POWER FOR CROCK POTS, SO IF IT NEEDS TO BE HOT, BRING IT HOT
* LIGHT IS LIMITED AFTER SUNDOWN
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 RUN 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, 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, SHARES A FEW LAUGHS, AND HELPS TURN LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE INTO THE MOST PATRIOTIC AID STATION IN GREENVILLE.
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. FRIENDSHIP. FREE MILES.
THATS THE SPARK THE FREEDOM WAY. SPARKLES
ANY DONATIONS FROM THE "DONATE" BUTTON GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITIES LISTED IN OUR "GIVING SERIES."
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4th of July URC Social Event + Optional Fun Run
Sat 4th July 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
Free
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