Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk
When is Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk?
Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Greenville, SC.
What distances does Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk offer?
Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk offers 1 event: Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k | 8.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk cost?
Registration for Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk starts at $29.00.
Where is Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk held?
Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk is held in Greenville, SC at 840 Mauldin Rd.
About Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk
Lake Conestee 8K Run/Walk
Like branches on a tree, our lives may grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one 🌳
A five-mile loop through soft, natural trails, some singletrack, and a few wooden boardwalks, with 285 feet of elevation gain. You'll run through shaded forest and cross wooden boardwalks over quiet wetlands, following yellow arrows the whole way. Eight in the morning in September, in one of the best-kept pieces of green space in Greenville County.
Lake Conestee Nature Park is a restored floodplain that has become one of the most important birding sites in the state, and running through it early on a September morning is a genuinely different experience from running anywhere else in the county. The boardwalk sections over the wetlands are the part everybody remembers — the sound changes underfoot, and for a few hundred meters you are running over water.
The 285 feet of gain arrives in small pieces rather than one climb, which keeps the route honest without making it hard. Afterward there are post-race pancakes, music, and a hangout. Every finisher receives a custom medal, a race tattoo, event-themed giveaways, a race sticker, and free professional photos, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
Race Day Details
| What | Lake Conestee 8K Run/Walk |
| When | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 8:00 AM start |
| Where | Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville, SC |
| Address | 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 |
| Packet Pickup | At the pavilion shelter, 7:00 AM to 7:50 AM on race day only. Participants must pick up their own packets. |
| Time Limit | 90 minutes. |
Course
A five-mile loop through soft, natural trails, some single-track, and a few wooden boardwalks, with 285 feet of elevation gain. You'll pass through shaded forests and cross wooden boardwalks over quiet wetlands. Follow the yellow arrows.
View Course Map →Parking
Right on site adjacent to the Pavilion at 840 Mauldin Road. Both parking and park admission are free for this one.
Aid Stations
No water stations on the course. Water is available at the finish line.
Available snacks:
Hydration:
What's Included
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.
Race Awards
Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor.
Groups & Teams
$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.
Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.
Good to Know
Managing Your Registration
Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself — there is no need to email us first. From there you can:
| • | Transfer your entry to another runner |
| • | Switch to a different distance at this race |
| • | Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event |
| • | Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size |
| • | Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases |
All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry.
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