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Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 10k & Relay)

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $100.00

About the Event

💀 Welcome to the Hottest Race This Side of the Grave…💀

🔥The Carolina Reaper Challenge! 🔥

Are you brave enough to survive the Carolina Reaper Challenge? 🌶️ The Reaper awaits. 😈🔥

Get ready to feel the burn as you lace up for the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where scorching heat meets extreme endurance. 🔥 Whether you’re tackling the 5-mile, half marathon, 50k, or the team relay, you’re about to test your grit in the fiery heat of South Carolina this July. ☀️🌡️

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ As you navigate the 2.62-mile loop at the Riverwest Nature Preserve, you’ll be embraced by the intense Southern heat, winding through rolling hills, wooden bridges, and scenic views that might just make you wish you were anywhere but here—unless you're a true heat-seeker! 🏞️

💀 It’s not just a race… it’s a battle for survival. Conquer the loop within 45 minutes per lap—or risk being left behind in the flames! 😈 You’ll need every ounce of your endurance, but don’t worry… each lap you conquer brings you closer to victory... and a refreshing taste of sweet, sweet survival! 🏅

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned speed demon, test your limits in the heat with like-minded souls who share your desire to conquer the sun. 🌞 Come for the race. Stay for the heat. 🔥 And remember, the Reaper’s always watching.

🕰️ Race Day Details:

When: All event distances start at 8:00am and packet pickup begins at 7am

Where: Riverwest Nature Preserve

Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611 *Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy which is located across the street from "Home Fur A While" animal boarding facility.

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off Info: All participants will park in the old driving range area, approximately 150 meters from the Start/Finish line. Limited parking spots are available, so please follow volunteer instructions upon arrival. We will have a designated drop-off zone near the staging area for runners to unload gear (tents, coolers, chairs, etc.) before being directed to the parking area by our volunteer team along the perimeter.

🏕 Athlete Village / Staging Area - The Athlete Village will be located between the Start and Finish lines, serving as a central hub for all runners. You’re welcome to bring a 10x10 canopy, cooler, chair, and whatever else helps you recover between laps. This is where the party lives—so 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 it’s 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 HERE

Distances: Choose Your Own Hell

🔥😈 5 Miles – Short & fiery

🔥👿 Half Marathon – Devilishly tough

🔥💀😈 50k – Ultra pain, ultra evil

🔥😈🔁 Relay – Pass the torch... straight from hell

Loop Schedule: The bell rings every 45 minutes, and it’s your race against time! 🔔

Lap 1 - 8:00am - The Reaper's Call 🔥
Lap 2 - 8:45am
Lap 3 - 9:30am
Lap 4 - 10:15am
Lap 5 - 11:00am
Lap 6 - 11:45am
Lap 7 - 12:30pm
Lap 8 - 1:15pm
Lap 9 - 2:00pm
Lap 10 - 2:45pm
Lap 11 - 3:30pm
Lap 12 - 4:15pm

💀 Race Distances:

50k: 12 Loops (Conquer the Reaper!) 🏃‍♂️💨
Relay: 12 Loops (A Team of 2-4 Runners) 👯‍♂️👯‍♀️
Half Marathon: 5 Loops 🔥🏅
5 Mile: 2 Loops 😈🏃

Race and Timing Format:

You’ll receive your timing chip upon packet pickup. After each lap, we’ll record your lap split—but remember, the Reaper isn’t patient. ⏱️ Complete each lap in 45 minutes or you’ll be left in the heat. The last lap counts the most!

Aid Stations:

Fuel Up: Aid station at the start/finish with snacks like pickles, cookies, chips, pretzels.

Hydration (water, coke, ginger ale). 💧

Cup-less Event: Bring your own hydration vessel—no cups, only your vessel of survival! 💀

Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
Transfer & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Distance Changes

Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

✅ 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.

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Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k

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Carolina Reaper Relay (12 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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$20.00

Reaper Challenge 5 Miler

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

Reaper Challenge Half Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$30.00

Carolina Reaper (10 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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13 days remaining

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$65.00

Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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$45.00

Carolina Reaper Marathon (10 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$80.00

Carolina Reaper Relay (10 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$80.00

Carolina Reaper Relay (12 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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$30.00

Death Pepper 50k (12 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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13 days remaining

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$80.00

Ghost Pepper (5 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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13 days remaining

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$55.00

Ghost Pepper Half Marathon (5 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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13 days remaining

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$80.00

Grim Reap Ruck

Jul 18, 2026

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13 days remaining

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$45.00

Grim Reap Ruck Challenge (5 x 2.62 Continuous) #15 Women / #25 Men

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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13 days remaining

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$80.00

Grim Reap Ruck Challenge (5 x 2.62 with # Dry Weight Ruck Sack)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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13 days remaining

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$55.00

Habanero (1 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 2.6 Miles

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Type — Running

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$35.00

Jalapeno 2 x 2.62

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Jalapeno 2 x 2.62

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$40.00

Jalapeno (2 x 2.62)

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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13 days remaining

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$20.00

Reaper Challenge 5 Miler

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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13 days remaining

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$30.00

Reaper Challenge Half Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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13 days remaining

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$35.00

Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

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13 days remaining

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$100.00

Virtual 10k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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13 days remaining

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0.00

Virtual 50k

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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0.00

Virtual Half

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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13 days remaining

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0.00

Virtual Marathon

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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13 days remaining

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0.00

Virtual Ruck

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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13 days remaining

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0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Greenville.

thermostat Temperature

21.9° / 32.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.0° / 33.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 59m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:28

nightlight Sunset

20:41

About Greenville

Learn more about the host city, Greenville.

Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".

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Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 10k & Relay)

About the Event

💀 Welcome to the Hottest Race This Side of the Grave…💀

🔥The Carolina Reaper Challenge! 🔥

Are you brave enough to survive the Carolina Reaper Challenge? 🌶️ The Reaper awaits. 😈🔥

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned speed demon, test your limits in the heat with like-minded souls who share your desire to conquer the sun. 🌞 Come for the race. Stay for the heat. 🔥 And remember, the Reaper’s always watching.

🕰️ Race Day Details:

When: All event distances start at 8:00am and packet pickup begins at 7am

Where: Riverwest Nature Preserve

Address: 2959 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611 *Attention: Be careful when crossing the median at New Easley Hwy which is located across the street from "Home Fur A While" animal boarding facility.

COURSE MAP HERE

Distances: Choose Your Own Hell

🔥😈 5 Miles – Short & fiery

🔥👿 Half Marathon – Devilishly tough

🔥💀😈 50k – Ultra pain, ultra evil

🔥😈🔁 Relay – Pass the torch... straight from hell

Loop Schedule: The bell rings every 45 minutes, and it’s your race against time! 🔔

Lap 1 - 8:00am - The Reaper's Call 🔥

Lap 2 - 8:45am

Lap 3 - 9:30am

Lap 4 - 10:15am

Lap 5 - 11:00am

Lap 6 - 11:45am

Lap 7 - 12:30pm

Lap 8 - 1:15pm

Lap 9 - 2:00pm

Lap 10 - 2:45pm

Lap 11 - 3:30pm

Lap 12 - 4:15pm

💀 Race Distances:

50k: 12 Loops (Conquer the Reaper!) 🏃‍♂️💨

Relay: 12 Loops (A Team of 2-4 Runners) 👯‍♂️👯‍♀️

Half Marathon: 5 Loops 🔥🏅

5 Mile: 2 Loops 😈🏃

Race and Timing Format:

You’ll receive your timing chip upon packet pickup. After each lap, we’ll record your lap split—but remember, the Reaper isn’t patient. ⏱️ Complete each lap in 45 minutes or you’ll be left in the heat. The last lap counts the most!

Aid Stations:

Fuel Up: Aid station at the start/finish with snacks like pickles, cookies, chips, pretzels.

Hydration (water, coke, ginger ale). 💧

Cup-less Event: Bring your own hydration vessel—no cups, only your vessel of survival! 💀

Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

✅ Distance Changes

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

✅ Refunds & Deferrals

Races Offered

Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k

Carolina Reaper Relay (12 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons

Reaper Challenge 5 Miler

Reaper Challenge Half Marathon

Carolina Reaper (10 x 2.62)

Carolina Reaper Challenge 50k

Carolina Reaper Marathon (10 x 2.62)

Carolina Reaper Relay (10 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons

Carolina Reaper Relay (12 x 2.62) - 2 to 4 Persons

Death Pepper 50k (12 x 2.62)

Ghost Pepper (5 x 2.62)

Ghost Pepper Half Marathon (5 x 2.62)

Grim Reap Ruck

Grim Reap Ruck Challenge (5 x 2.62 Continuous) #15 Women / #25 Men

Grim Reap Ruck Challenge (5 x 2.62 with # Dry Weight Ruck Sack)

Habanero (1 x 2.62)

Jalapeno 2 x 2.62

Jalapeno (2 x 2.62)

Reaper Challenge 5 Miler

Reaper Challenge Half Marathon

Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Virtual 10k

Virtual 50k

Virtual Half

Virtual Marathon

Virtual Ruck

Weather History

About Greenville

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