Lake Conestee 8k

Event overview

The Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k is a trail race held on September 20, 2026, at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville, SC (840 Mauldin Rd). Registration is listed at $29, with a youth rate of $15 for ages 1–17; the fee increases after June 1, 2026. Race proceeds and donations support the Upstate Running Club youth team. The course is described as a looped trail with 285 feet of elevation gain. The surface includes soft natural trails, some single-track sections, and wooden boardwalks over rivers and wetlands.

Race details and logistics

Included with registration are a finisher medal, free professional race photos, a custom race bib, event giveaways, post-race pancakes, a race sticker, and chip timing with live results. Packet pickup and a drop-bag gear area are located at the pavilion on site. Parking and park admission are free and available adjacent to the pavilion. There is no water on the course; water is provided at the finish area. On-site restrooms are available. The event has a 90-minute time limit for completion. Dogs are allowed on the course and headphones/earbuds are permitted. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age-group medals for 1st–3rd in listed age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.