Event Information
Race Descriptions, Event Schedule, and Frequently Asked Questions
Race Descriptions
The Swamp Rabbit Marathon is an OUT AND BACK race from Greenville's Fluor Field to Travelers Rest. The race passes through Furman University and our beautiful downtown neighborhood on the back.
SPECIAL NOTE TO MARATHONERS:
This year's event will start considerably earlier than previous marathon starts. The 6:15 a.m. start will be an hour and a half before the 7:45 sunrise. If you would feel more comfortable wearing a head lamp, please bring your own. The first half of the race is almost entirely on paved trails with no traffic to contend with.
The Neighborhood course is back! After a one year "vacation", we're bringing back the HM course from 2016 and 2017 . Hundreds of Spinx Run Fest Fans will be in force to cheer you on. The course goes through downtown Greenville, historic districts, and city parks. The course showcases scenic parts of downtown, City parks and local favorite running routes, making for an exhilarating run.
The Greenville Downtown 10K follows the same course as the Run Town USA Half Marathon, except we sliced off 6 of the hardest miles of the HM resulting in a 10K course with fewer turns and hills and surprisingly fast. If you're a 10Ker, this race is the perfect choice!
The Big Punkin 5K is back using the flat and fast northwest loop that takes runners down Main Street, left on River Street, left on W. Broad Street, left on W. Washington Street, left on Hudson Street, left on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, right on Reedy View Drive, right on River Street, right on Main Street and back to the stadium. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween getup. After all, that's why we call it the Big Punkin 5K!
Spunky's Kids Run is designed for young runners - 12 and under. The course is roughly 1 mile long and takes runners around the outside of the stadium before entering the stadium for a loop around the warning track to an exciting finish in front of the third base dugout. This year's run is not timed. We are looking forward to seeing Greenville's future running stars!
Schedule of Events
Check regularly for updates!
Kroc Center of Greenville, 424 Westfield Street
Noon - 7:00pm
Kroc Center of Greenville, 424 Westfield Street
Noon - 7:00pm
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
5:00am - 8:00am
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
5:00am - 7:30am
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
6:15am
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
7:20am
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
7:20am
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
8:00am
Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street
8:05am
Stadium Concourse
8:30am - 11:30am
Stadium Concourse (500 Club)
9:00am - 1:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us if your question is not on the list.
REGISTRATION
All registration is online at www.RunSignUp.com. You may register with credit card, cash or check at Friday packet pick up. You may also register on race day but we only accept cash or check. Sorry, there is no mail-in registration.
All Registrants receive a technical shirt from Leslie Jordan. The shirts are gender specific and made with the new Heather Ultra wicking fabric and decorative stitching. Marathoners receive unique SRM finisher medal. Half marathoners receive Run Town USA finisher medal. All participants receive a custom dog tag with a race time sticker!
If you are unable to participate, you may transfer your race number to another person. You may switch to a longer race for the price difference, or you may switch to a shorter race but we can't refund the difference. Also we don't give refunds, deferrals or rain checks.
Yes, you may register on race day, but we strongly recommend registering early for the best price and to be guaranteed a shirt.
Yes, for groups of 15 or more. Please use the CONTACT PAGE to contact the race director for instructions.
Sorry but Spinx Run Fest is not a Corporate Shield event.
TIMING, RESULTS AND AWARDS
The results will be available at the AWARDS BOOTH at the Elvis stage on the stadium concourse. Official results will be at www.racemine.com and posted ON THIS WEBSITE as soon as they become available.
Please check the official results once they are posted on this website. Often, the mistakes have been corrected by then. If a problem still exists, contact the race timing company (contact information will be shown on the results page).
Spinx Run Fest will have "instant awards" same as the Earth Day Run and the Santa Run. Anytime after you finish, visit the awards booth at the Elvis Stage to see your place and collect your prize. We will present the Marathon Awards for overall, masters and grandmasters divisions on the field at around 11am, so stick around to have your picture taken with Stuart!
All awards are determined by GUN TIME.
Sorry but Spinx Run Fest does not offer prize money but we have nice awards.
RACE COURSE
The course maps can be found on the "Maps" page on this website.
The race with the least hills is the Swamp Rabbit Marathon. The race with with the most hills is the Run Town USA Half. The 10K and 5K courses are moderately hilly. Greenville is in the Piedmont (foothills) region of the state, so we got 'em wherever you go.
There are portable toilets and/or public restrooms at regular intervals on all the courses.
There are water stops at regular intervals on all the courses.
POST RACE ACTIVITIES
There is a lot going on inside the stadium. Visit the refreshment area for fresh food courtesy of Spinx. Get a complimentary massage. Join your fellow marathoners in the VIP lounge. Check in at the awards booth to claim your prize. Bring your phone for lots of selfies and groupies. We will have our own photographer, too.
Spunky's Kids Run starts on Field Street at 8:05am, immediately after the start of the Big Punkin 5K. All Kids Run finishers (except parents) will get a souvenir medal and a goodie bag.
EVENT GUIDELINES
If we have to cancel the event due to severe weather, emergencies, or other safety issues, we will not give refunds but will offer discounts for next year’s race. Shirts and souvenirs will be given out to registrants, or put at a location where registrants can pick them up at their convenience.
Yes. Running with a baby jogger or walking with a baby stroller is allowed. Please start toward the back and yield the right-of-way to faster runners.
Sorry, no dogs (except service animals) are allowed in the stadium or on the race courses during the event.
PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE AWARDS BOOTH TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE EVENT! Otherwise, unclaimed shirts, souvenirs and awards will be taken to Run In at 1942 Augusta Street. They will be available for you to pick up starting on Wednesday morning after the race, and will be kept on the premises for around six weeks. Sorry, we don't mail out leftover shirts, souvenirs or awards.
