Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk
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Lakeside Park 8K Run/Walk
Lakeside Park 8K on May 2, 2027 takes place at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, South Carolina, located at 1500 Piedmont Hwy. The event is presented by Upstate Race Series with a listed registration opening of 9/1/2026 and a registration fee of $32. A $5 special use parking permit is required by Greenville County Parks and Rec and is paid during registration.
The course is an eight-kilometer loop on soft, natural trails that includes some single-track mountain biking sections and a central hub in the park that keeps participants oriented when they are deep in the forest. The route is described as a roughly five-mile circuit with varied trail surface underfoot.
Race logistics note packet pickup at Lakeside Park about an hour before the event at the green tent and green arch, and proxy pickup is not permitted. Parking is free on race day within about 100 meters of the start and finish. There is no aid station on course; water and refreshments are available at the finish line. Restrooms are located at the start and finish; there is no gear check.
Included items and services listed for finishers are chip timing with live results, a custom bib, a custom finisher medal, a custom race tattoo, event-themed giveaways, a race sticker, and complimentary professional race photos. Post-race pancakes and music are part of the finish area. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age group medals across 15 age categories. The event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, with registration and donations supporting local nonprofits. Dogs and headphones are allowed. Entries are final; refunds and deferrals are not offered. A $5 group discount applies for groups of five or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
