Buck Creek Streak 5k Trail Run

Chesnee, United States • 13 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Buck Creek Streak is a clothing-optional trail run/walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. The course goes through woods, trails, and meadows on resort property. Two distances are offered:

  • 5K
  • 7.3K (the event’s longer challenge; entrants in the 7.3K are also entered in the 5K but should choose one race length)

The 5K is chip timed using an ankle-strap chip with instant results displayed on a TV. Awards are given for first, second, and third place in the 5K, plus overall male and female awards and first and second place male and female awards by age group. A special finisher’s medal is awarded to participants who complete the 7.3K challenge.

Registration, entry and notes

The 2026 edition is the 12th annual running. Early registration pricing is tiered: $45 (June 23, 2025–December 31, 2025), $55 (January 1–March 31, 2026), and $65 after April 1, 2026. Registration submitted by May 11 includes a specialty event T-shirt, a lunch ticket, and a day pass to the resort; registrations after May 11 receive those items while supplies last. Same-day registration is available only for returning guests. First-time visitors must complete background check approval before admittance to the resort. The event location is listed as 90 Carolina Foothills Dr, Chesnee, SC 29323. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
7.3k Mike Ward Challenge
5 km
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