URC Cookie Exchange & Food Drive 5K
Updated
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, first start 6:00 PM, in Greenville (813 Laurens Rd). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
Upstate Running Club / Holiday Social Cookie Exchange & Food Drive.
5K Run it. Swap a dozen. Feed a family. Wed, Dec 16 2026 6:00 PM start Holland Park Greenville, SC Register free Directions Race groups Results Join the club “ Bring ten cans and a dozen cookies.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Wednesday, December 16
2026 · in 39 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Dec 16 (in 39 days)
Opened Oct 30, 2026
Race day in Greenville
Weather
56° / 37°F
Typical high and low for December 16, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville Dwtn Airport, SC (1.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:30 AM – 5:19 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Wednesday. The 6:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
Parking
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Home Team BBQ restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Greektown Express quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- The 07 restaurant0.2 mi
- Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack restaurant0.3 mi
12 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 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, Tue Dec 15
Where to stay
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