Snowbird Challenge

Snowbird Challenge

Civic Center of Anderson

Sports Complex

Tired of the COLD?

Come get warmed up with a running challenge that will inspire you to your fastest or farthest distance to date!

Step into the frosty thrill of the Annual Snowbird Challenge! Brace yourselves for a refreshing twist on distance running, as we dare you to conquer the chilly path at the Civic Center Sports Complex in this one-of-a-kind race format. If you've triumphed this race in the scorching heat, it's time to showcase your resilience in the icy embrace of winter! Drawing inspiration from our summer favorite, the Carolina Reaper Challenge, we've duplicated the excitement for all you snowbirds. Picture the same heart-pounding race format, now set against the picturesque backdrop of the winter wonderland. Whether you're a solo contender or part of a dynamic team, gear up to traverse the 2.62-mile loop within the exhilarating 45-minute time format.

Join us in embracing the frosty challenge and create memories that will linger like snowflakes in the winter air. The Snowbird Challenge is not just a race; it's an adventure that pushes your limits against the breathtaking backdrop of winter's beauty. As you toe the line with fellow enthusiasts, let the camaraderie and the spirit of competition fuel your journey through the snow-covered course. Whether you're a seasoned winter warrior or a first-time snowbird, this race promises an unforgettable experience that blends the thrill of running with the magic of winter.

Gear up, lace those running shoes tight, and prepare for an extraordinary running experience that transcends the ordinary. The Annual Snowbird Challenge awaits, beckoning all daring souls to embrace the frosty challenge, conquer the winter trails, and leave footprints in the snow as a testament to your determination and grit!

Referral Program

Invite your running buddies! When you register you will be assigned a link/code that you can share with your friends & family. The link will appear in your confirmation message, your email, and in your RunSignUp profile! Use your unique referral code to share with your running buddies! For every every 2 participants that use your referral code/link to register you will receive a $5 refund to your registration! Refer enough runners and RUN FOR FREE! 

• Share Your Referral Codes - HERE

Event Details

• What: 50k - 13.1 - 5 mile - Relay in a unique race format

• When: January 25th 2025

• Where: Civic Center of Anderson - Sports Complex 

• Address: 144 Civic Center Blvd, Anderson, SC 29621.

• Parking: Following parking sings to the baseball field parking that will be located on Jim Ed Rice Parkway

• Packet Pickup: 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line

• Event Shirts - Our local apparel vendor (Graphic Cow) will be processing all shirt orders. Please follow the link below to pre-order a shirt from the list of races. All race specific shirts will be mailed directly to your home address after the event to commemorate your race experience! The store link will be open until the Monday after each race.

  • SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE

Participant Experience

Join our race for an unforgettable running experience! All participants will receive a handcrafted finisher medal to show off an unforgettable course and race experience. At packet pickup your swag bag will be complete with custom stickers, race bib, and crew socks. There will be music at both the start and finish of your event to energize your experience. Make sure to smile because all of our runners will receive complementary race photos along the course. 

Finisher Medal - Complimentary Race Photos - Custom Bib - Race Specific Crew Socks - Event & Upstate Race Series Stickers - Sponsored Giveaways - Raffled Items during the awards ceremony for both Age Group Awards and Overall Winners - Music and Post Race Pancakes while you hangout and cheer on other runners! 

Lap Schedule Start Times

• Lap 1 - 8:00am 50k Start

• Lap 2 - 8:45am

• Lap 3 - 9:30am Relay Start

• Lap 4 - 10:15am

• Lap 5 - 11:00pm

• Lap 6 - 11:45pm

• Lap 7 - 12:30pm

• Lap 8 - 1:15pm Half Marathon

• Lap 9 - 2:00pm

• Lap 10 - 2:45pm

• Lap 11 - 3:30pm 5 Mile Start

• Lap 12 - 4:15pm

Snowbird Challenge Course Description

• Course Map - HERE

The new course at the Civic Center of Anderson Sports Complex consists of 100% walking paths with a few driveway intersections (runners need to yield to any traffic). Runners have the option to run in the grass during 80% of the walking paths if you want some softer running. The course only gains 112 feet of elevation gain per the 2.62 mile loop. The course starts and finishes on the back side of the baseball headquarters. The course will showcase walking paths along the tennis court, the community park, two ponds, an old haunted house, and finish in the middle of the 4 baseball fields. This location will have indoor bathrooms, an area for runners to place a 10 x 10 canopy tent for shade in the grass, and a convenient location adjacent to the parking lot for a quick pit stop at your car if needed.

Aid Stations

There will be one aid station at the start/finish of the 2.62 mile loop for this race format. 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 

Personal Tent Set Up - Drop Bags

Athletes are permitted to have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station in the open field, in the parking lot, and along the walking path adjacent to the start/finish line.  Please be mindful to place your personal belongings off the course as to not impede the runners, the flow of traffic, or other race participants.  When you are finished with your race please "pack in and pack out" making the host facility look better than you found it. This location will have indoor bathrooms, an area for runners to place a 10 x 10 canopy tent for shade in the grass, and a convenient location adjacent to the parking lot for a quick pit stop at your car if needed.

Snow Bird Challenge Race Format

• The race course consists of a 2.62 mile loop on sidewalks and walking paved paths with a small section of trail. The personal tent area is located directly behind the start and finish lines. 

• Each race has a designated number of loops to complete

  • 50k (12 Loops)

  • Marathon Relay (10 Loops)

  • Half Marathon(5 Loops)

  • Tobaggon Trot 5 Miler (2 Loops)

• The timer will ring a kettle bell to start each lap as designated in the schedule above

• At the beginning of each loop runners will be given 45 minutes to complete the loop 

• If a runner fails to complete the loop under 45 minutes they will be disqualified 

• All runners must wait until the top of the 45 minute mark to start their next loop

• If you complete your loop in 25 minutes you will have to wait 20 minutes before the next loop. 

• If you complete your loop in 40 minutes you will have a 5 minute break. Ya dig? 

What Can My Pace Be?

• 45 Minutes - 17:11 Min Per Mile

• 40 Minutes - 15:16 Min Per Mile

• 38 Minutes - 14:30 Min Per Mile

• 36 Minutes - 13:44 Min Per Mile

• 34 Minutes - 12:58 Min Per Mile

• 32 Minutes - 12:12 Min Per Mile

• 30 Minutes - 11:27 Min Per Mile

• 28 Minutes - 10:41 Min Per Mile

• 24 Minutes - 9:09 Min Per Mile

• 20 Minutes - 7:38 Min Per Mile

• 16 Minutes - You Crazy

Relay Teams (Up to 4 People)

• One runner per team may run at a given time

• Runners may run consecutive laps

• 2 Person teams (a single runner can complete a maximum of 6 laps)

• 3 Person teams (a single runner can complete a maximum of 4 laps)

• 4 Person teams (a single runner can complete no more than 3 laps)

Race Awards, Age Group Point Series, Chip Timing

• Top 3 Male and Female Overall

• Top 3 Male & Female Age Group

• 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+

• Upstate Road Series - Age Group Point Series Standings - HERE