Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

🔥 Welcome to the Annual Carolina Reaper Challenge

We are pleased to bring a new and exciting twist to four different distances including the 50k, marathon relay, half marathon, and 5 mile distance. This will be great for the first time finishers of these distances as well as give a new challenge to all the speed demons out there! If you have done it in the cold why not test your grit in the heat! We have simply duplicated the Snowbird Challenge for all you true southern heat seekers out there!

🌞 Race Overview

• Feel the heat: experience endurance in the scorching South Carolina summer.
• Join us: participate in an exhilarating race at the Civic Center Sports Complex this July.
• Various distances: choose from 3.1 miles to an epic 31 miles.
• All levels: whether you're a seasoned marathoner or novice runner, we welcome you.

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

Lace up your sneakers and prepare to sweat as you navigate through the picturesque routes of South Carolina's hottest season. The Carolina Reaper Running Race isn’t just a test of physical endurance—it’s a celebration of resilience and determination. Each mile conquered brings you closer to the finish line, where victory awaits alongside fellow athletes and cheering spectators.

🏆 Event Highlights

• Distance: Choose Your Distance Challenge! (8k - 13.1 - 26.2 - 50k)
• Relay Teams: composed of 2-4 runners completing 12 laps in the same 45 minute format.
• Finisher Medals: awarded for all who finish at least 2 laps.
• Awards: Overall awards for top 3 Male & Female in various distances.

📍 Event Details

• Where: Civic Center of Anderson - Sports Complex
• Address: 144 Civic Center Blvd, Anderson, SC 29621
• When: All Events will Start at 8:00am
• Packet Pickup: 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line

🕒 Timing Information

During packet pickup, participants will receive a bib number and a timing chip with an ankle strap that will be worn on the left ankle. We will record lap splits for each runner and will add them to your cumulative total at the end of your race distance.

📅 Lap Schedule for Live Event

• Lap 1: 8:00am
• Lap 2: 8:45am
• Lap 3: 9:30am
• Lap 4: 10:15am
• Lap 5: 11:00am
• Lap 6: 11:45am
• Lap 7: 12:30pm
• Lap 8: 1:15pm
• Lap 9: 2:00pm
• Lap 10: 2:45pm
• Lap 11: 3:30pm
• Lap 12: 4:15pm

🍕 Aid Stations

There is one aid station at the start and finish line. Items may include: pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, assorted candy, chicken/veggie broth, fig newtons, & pretzels. Liquids will include water, Tailwind Nutrition, coke, and ginger ale. If you would like to donate an aid station supply of something that we do not offer or that is homemade feel free! Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit the Carolina Reaper Challenge page.