Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $29
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer & BBQ 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $29 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $29 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $29, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Simpsonville runs 34:13, about 11:01 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:41 and men in 29:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Beer & BBQ 5k starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:04 or better, the top quarter in 26:28, and half the field in 30:43; the last tenth came in after 49:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:41 | 21:08 |
| 20-29 | 23:56 | 20:52 |
| 30-39 | 23:51 | 20:48 |
| 40-49 | 25:02 | 21:30 |
| 50-59 | 29:49 | 23:58 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 27:14 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 98 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 128 to 254 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:31 to 30:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 254 (+19%) | 30:43 | under 23:04 | 16:13 |
| 2024 | 214 (+16%) | 28:34 | under 20:26 | 15:38 |
| 2022 | 185 (+45%) | 31:06 | under 22:53 | 18:01 |
| 2021 | 128 | 31:31 | under 23:18 | 16:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:28, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 6, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $29 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $29, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 254 runners finished the Beer & BBQ 5k; the median finish was 30:43 and the winner ran 16:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:28, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 Via Corso Avenue, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Upstate Race Series
Beer & BBQ 5K Run/Walk
Bridgeway Station · Simpsonville, SC
Fast course. Cold beer. Great barbecue. One unforgettable Saturday night. 🍺
Participant Feedback
“
Six o'clock on an October Saturday evening: a quick burst off the Bridgeway Station entrance, up and over the iconic bridge, then a fast, festive out-and-back through the heart of Bridgeway with smooth turns, big cheers, and just enough climb to earn what comes next. What comes next is a cold beer and a barbecue.
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