Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, January 30, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Piedmont (1500 Piedmont Hwy). Distances: 8K. Entry from $35; the 8K goes from $35 to $40 after January 5.
Course and race notes
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Trail Series Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 30
2027 · in 84 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
8K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
8K goes up after Tue Jan 5 (in 59 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 30 (in 84 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Piedmont
Weather
53° / 30°F
Typical high and low for January 30, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville, SC (5.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:29 AM – 5:55 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Places to eat
- Venu Restaurant restaurant0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 29
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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