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Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk

Name: Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk
Start: 2027-05-02
End: 2027-05-02
Location: Gantt

Gantt, United States • 2 May 2027

Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk

Lakeside 8k Run/Walk is scheduled for May 2, 2027 at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, South Carolina. The event location is listed as 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673.

The primary distance is 8K. The course is described as a roughly 5 mile loop that runs on soft, natural trails and includes sections of single-track. Course details and maps may be subject to change.

Awards are planned for overall and age group finishers, with prizes for the top three male and top three female finishers presented at the event conclusion. The organizer notes potential updates to course, location, and time for the 2027 races.

Registration is scheduled to open in 2026 and close on March 31, 2027; a registration fee of $29.00 is listed. The first 100 participants are slated to receive custom race socks, and the event will include new swag, apparel, and medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Carolina Gantt

Race information

Registration

8 km

Lakeside Park 8k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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