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Cold Beer At The Finish
Beer & BBQ 5k
Strikethrough Price:
$35
Price:
$19
($15:
Ages 1 - 17)
Time:
6:00PM EDT
- 7:00PM EDT
Price increases after June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Included in Registration:
Tour Bridgeway Station and the Swamp Rabbit Trail 🎉. You’ll earn a finisher medal you can wear proudly 🎖️ and race with a personalized custom bib 🎟️. Expect event-themed giveaways you’ll actually want 🎁, a race sticker to slap on and show it off 🚗, and complimentary race photos so you can look fast for free 📸. We’ll keep the energy up with music and a post-race party 🎶, award age group medals to the top 3 🏅, and deliver chip timing with live results for real-time updates ⏱️. And best of all, the course is flat and fast, so PRs are calling 🛣️.
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🍻🍗 Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and register now to secure your spot in one of the most flavorful runs of the season. Dive into the ultimate autumn experience at the Beer & BBQ 5K, where Bridgeway Station turns into a festive celebration of delicious barbecue and exhilarating running! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out to soak up the lively atmosphere, this event promises something for everyone. Picture yourself cruising a fast, fun course around Bridgeway Station, with great vibes, cheering spectators, and that “race-day buzz” in the air, all while knowing that a mouthwatering barbecue feast and a cold brew are waiting for you at the finish line, just like the energy you’ve come to love at Chase the Rainbow 5K and Red White & Brew 5K.
Race Day Details
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Why: Saturday Night 5k
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What: Beer & BBQ 5k
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Where: Bridgeway Station
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Address: 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville SC 29681
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When: Race Starts at 6:00pm
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Packet Pickup: 1 Hour prior to race start at Bridgeway Station
Click for Strava Course Map: HERE
Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will kick things off with a quick burst of energy before charging up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. From there, it’s a fast, festive out-and-back style run through the heart of Bridgeway, with smooth turns, big cheers, and just enough climb to earn what comes next. This course has one mission: get you to the finish line where the real reward awaits, a cold brew in one hand and a plate of barbecue in the other. Consider it a delicious sprint toward the Beer & BBQ Finish Line Feast. 🍻🍗
Race Awards & Age Group Point Series
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Top 3 Male & Female Overall Recieve a Trophy
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female in each Age Group will recieve an Age Group Series Medal to add to your finishers lanyard at the conclusion of the event
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Upstate Brew Series: The top 3 Male & Female finishers in the following age group categories will be recognized in our Age Group Brew Series. The series recognizes the top 3 finishers (Male & Female) at our annual award ceremony for combined points.
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Age Group Categories
- 0-9
- 10-12
- 13-16
- 17-19
- 20-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70-79
- 80+
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Bridgeway Station
Bridgeway Station
1000 Via Corso Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681 US
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