Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk
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About the race
The Lakeside Park 8K Run/Walk takes place at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, South Carolina on May 2, 2027. The course is an 8-kilometer loop on soft, natural trails that includes some single-track mountain biking sections and a central hub that keeps runners oriented while they move into the forest.
Packet pickup opens about an hour before the event at a green tent and arch on site; proxy pickups are not allowed. Parking is free and located within 100 meters of the start and finish, though Greenville County Parks and Recreation requires a $5 special use permit that is paid during registration. There is no aid station on the course; water and refreshments are provided at the finish area.
Every finisher receives a custom medal. Additional items include free professional race photos after the event, a custom race tattoo and stickers on race day, live chip-timed results with splits, and race socks for the first 100 sign-ups. Race awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age-group medals for the first three in each of 15 age categories. The event is part of the Upstate Trail Series and the Upstate Youth Series, and proceeds support New Foundations Home for Children. Dogs and headphones are allowed. Entries are final but may be transferred or modified through the race registration system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
