Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk 2026 — Travelers Rest, SC

Upstate Race Series Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk Trailblazer Park · Travelers Rest, SC A jolly jog with Santa 🎄 Participant Feedback “ The race begins with a zooming downhill mile, winds through the scenic neighborhoods of Travelers Rest, and finishes near the Trailblazer Park amphitheater and farmers market pavilion. Come for the run, stay for the fun, and leave with enough holiday spirit to last all season long. Course or Race Highlight Travelers Rest in December is a genuinely charming place to run three miles, and this course makes the most of it — downhill to start, through neighborhoods that decorate for the occasion, and back to a park built around a farmers market pavilion and an amphitheater. There is a 200-meter fun run for kids twelve and under, so nobody in the family has to sit this one out. Afterward, warm up with hot cocoa, festive treats, and cheerful tunes. Every finisher receives a Holiday Hustle medal, a custom Holiday Hustle tattoo, event-themed giveaways, a sticker, and complimentary race photos. Your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series. Race Day Details What Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk, plus a 200-Meter Fun Run for kids 12 and under When Saturday, December 5, 2026 — 9:00 AM start Where Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, SC Address 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Packet Pickup Under the pavilion at Trailblazer Park, one hour prior to race start. Packets are picked up race morning only. Time Limit 1 hour. Course The race begins with a zooming downhill mile, winds through the scenic neighborhoods of Travelers Rest, and finishes near the Trailblazer Park amphitheater and farmers market pavilion. View Course Map → Parking Trailblazer Park has ample parking, all within eyeshot of the race start/finish and the packet pickup area. Parking is free. Aid Stations No water on course. Hot cocoa and festive treats are waiting at the finish. Available snacks: Festive treats at the finish Hydration: Hot cocoa at the finish Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at aid stations. What's Included A 200-Meter Fun Run For kids 12 and under — their own race, same morning. Custom Race Bib Your badge of the journey. Chip Timing & Live Results Track your effort, splits included. Custom Finisher Medal To commemorate the triumph. Custom Race Tattoo Wear the moment proudly. Event-Themed Giveaways A little extra swag for finishing strong. Race Sticker Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. A Zooming Downhill First Mile The course opens fast and stays friendly. Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate. Race Awards Top 3 Overall (Male & Female) The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack. Age Group Awards (Male & Female) The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event. Series Recognition This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series: Upstate Road Series 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+ Giving Back 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. Upstate Giving Series 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 Are dogs allowed on the course? Yes. Are headphones or earbuds allowed? Yes, but be mindful of your surroundings — the course is monitored by off-duty officers but is still open to the general public. Can someone else pick up my packet for me? No, packets are all picked up race morning, so we will see you there. Is there race-day registration? Yes — bring your mobile device and you can sign up until the race starts. Where are the start and finish lines? Right in front of the Pavilion at Trailblazer Park. You can't miss it. Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items? Under the Pavilion you can leave warm-up or cool-down gear and extra clothes. Your car will also be p