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Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

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Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

☘️ Top o’ the evenin’ to ya, lads and lasses! ‘Tis I, St. Patrick, here to tell ya about the most magical event that'll have yer feet flyin’ faster than a leprechaun chasin’ his gold! 🌈🍀
 
🎉 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in grand style with the Chase the Rainbow 5K – a jolly jaunt filled with craic (that’s fun, for ye non-Irish folk), color, and cheer! 🎽👟 Whether ye run like the wind or just fancy a stroll in your finest green garb 💚🎩, this enchanted evening race welcomes all to partake in the festive frolic! Set your sights on a scenic journey across the Bridgeway Station Bridge following the Rainbow all the way to the finish where every step is touched with the sparkle of Irish magic. Race fast or take it easy – whether yer chasing a PR or just the pot o’ gold at the end, ye’re sure to have a shamrockin’ good time! 🍀
 
🍻 After ye conquer the course, don’t go vanishin’ like a mischievous sprite! The celebration continues at Bridgeway Brewing Co, where the good times roll like a barrel of mead! 🎶🍺 Tap your toes to live music, clink glasses with your mates, and toast to yer victory with a mighty fine pint – there’s a brew for every brave soul! 📸 And fear not, memory keepers! We’ll be snappin’ free photos of all the fun – from your finest finish line poses to the clover-filled chaos after the race 📷🌈. Share ‘em with friends and fam and remember the day ye ran with rainbows!

 
🏁 Race Details:

🗓️ When: Saturday Morning – Race kicks off at 11:00am sharp! ⏰
📍 Where: Bridgeway Station - 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681
🎽 What: The most festive 5K in all the land – Chase the Rainbow 5K!
📦 Packet Pickup: 1 hour before the race at Bridgeway Station 🍻

 
🏃‍♂️ Race Corrals:

(We don’t want a stampede now, do we?) 🐑 All runners will be corralled with 60-second intervals for space and safety. We’ll use CHIP timing for Age Group Awards, but GUN time for the Overall Top 3 Male & Female! So pick wisely, me friends! 🍀

 
🌍 Course Info Strava Course Map – HERE

Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. This festive course will have every leprechaun—from the first pint-pourer to the last rainbow chaser—racing toward one treasure: the Pot o’ Gold Finish Line of Victory! 

 

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Simpsonville.

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thermostat 7.2° / 19.0°
wb_sunny 3.6° / 15.8°
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water_drop 60.5%

About Simpsonville

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Simpsonville is a suburban city in the Upcountry of South Carolina southeast of the major city of Greenville. Simpsonville has experienced steady growth since 2008, and as a result, many restaurants and stores have been introduced to the area. Simpsonville has around 20,000 residents.

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