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2025 Club Membership Information
As we close out 2024 we want to update you all on how the club is doing and where it is heading! From our newsletter, to our club member discounts, to our weekly club runs throughout the upstate we are here to service every level of runner, walker, and outdoor enthusiast!
Details & Benefits
The cost of our membership will be $20 starting on November 29th through December 31st. The first 1000 members who sign up during that time will receive a free URC gift (Bib Board, Hydration Cup, Jersey, Singlet, or Hat) along with a 25% Discount on your entire order at Run In during our weekend long sale special! Starting on January 1st of 2025 the price of registration will be $25 and will prorate until Oct. 1st when the price will be $10 for the rest of the year. All memberships will end on Dec 31st of 2025 regardless of when you sign up so the earlier you sign up the more money you save!
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First 1000 members receive a FREE bib board, reusable hydration cup, or club singlet or jersey
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10-15% off over 100+ races listed on our page HERE
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15% OFF all purchases at Run In for the year
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25% OFF our weekend specials at Run In in December and August
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100% of membership funds support our URC Youth team which is free for kids ages 6-13 throughout the year
Our Mission
At Upstate Running Club, our mission is to promote health, fitness, and community through the power of running. We are dedicated to supporting our youth program participants, empowering club members, and fostering a strong sense of community. By providing inclusive and engaging running opportunities, we aim to build lifelong runners, enhance personal well-being, and create positive, lasting impacts both within our club and beyond.
Welcome to the Upstate Running Club: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities
Founded in 2020, our non-profit organization is dedicated to providing direct funding for a comprehensive youth running program tailored to children aged 6-13. By becoming a member, making donations, or sponsoring our events, you actively contribute to fueling our team's endeavors as we engage in year-round training and competition.
The Upstate Running Club stands as a pillar of support for the vibrant running and fitness community of the Upstate of South Carolina. Through our dedication to fostering a love for running, promoting wellness, and nurturing a sense of community, we have become a driving force for positive change. From weekly club runs to impactful volunteer initiatives and dynamic youth programs, we are committed to making a difference one stride at a time.
Our Impactful Initiatives: Cultivating the Future of Running
At the heart of our mission lies our unwavering commitment to the youth. With over 1500 club members in the Upstate region, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of runners. Through organized youth events, practice sessions, and engaging club socials, we create a nurturing environment where young athletes can thrive. Thanks to our partnership with Without Limits Coaching, our Upstate Running Club Youth Team provides dedicated training sessions led by professional coaches. This year, we're proud to offer youth runners exclusive benefits, including racing singlets, discounts at local running stores, and reduced race entry fees for events across the Upstate.
A Community United by Passion: Weekly Club Runs
Our Upstate Running Club invites you to join us for our invigorating weekly club runs. With a spirit of inclusivity, our club welcomes adults of all ages and abilities. When you become a member, you gain access to a network that extends across Anderson, Greenville, Travelers Rest, Greer, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, and Greenwood. Through quarterly emails and structured club leaders, you'll stay connected to the pulse of our running community, embarking on exhilarating runs that invigorate both body and spirit.
Join the Upstate Running Club Today
Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a novice runner, or someone looking to make a positive impact on your community, the Upstate Running Club welcomes you with open arms. As we lace up our shoes and embark on this journey together, we stand united in our pursuit of excellence, wellness, and the sheer joy of running. Join us today to discover a world of connection, empowerment, and the exhilarating sensation of chasing your dreams stride by stride. Together, we run stronger.
Discounted Events
As a member of this organization, you can get discounts for the following races:
Without Limits Coaching Service
Greenville, SC - Friday November 1, 2024
$2.00 off
Greenville, SC - Friday November 1, 2024
$2.00 off
Deputies, Dogs & Drones 5K
Greenville, SC - Saturday November 2, 2024
10% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday November 2, 2024
10% off
HOKA Trail Experience
Simpsonville, SC - Saturday November 2, 2024
5% off
Simpsonville, SC - Saturday November 2, 2024
5% off
The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk
Landrum, SC - Sunday November 3, 2024
10% off
Landrum, SC - Sunday November 3, 2024
10% off
Inaugural Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday November 16, 2024
10% off
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday November 16, 2024
10% off
Love in Action 5K
Seneca, SC - Saturday November 16, 2024
$2.50 off
Seneca, SC - Saturday November 16, 2024
$2.50 off
Patriots 5k
Tigerville, SC - Saturday November 16, 2024
15% off
Tigerville, SC - Saturday November 16, 2024
15% off
"Run Turkey Run" make up race for Fiesta 5k
Greenville, SC - Sunday November 17, 2024
$2.50 off
Greenville, SC - Sunday November 17, 2024
$2.50 off
Tigers for Babies by March of Dimes
Clemson, SC - Sunday November 17, 2024
$5.00 off
Clemson, SC - Sunday November 17, 2024
$5.00 off
Harvest Day 5k
Inman, SC - Saturday November 23, 2024
$1.00 off
Inman, SC - Saturday November 23, 2024
$1.00 off
Midland Mountain Trail Series
Columbia, SC - Saturday November 23, 2024
15% off
Columbia, SC - Saturday November 23, 2024
15% off
VIRTUAL Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K
Tryon, NC - Saturday November 23, 2024
$1.00 off
Tryon, NC - Saturday November 23, 2024
$1.00 off
Hay Bale Hustle 3k
Greenville, SC - Sunday November 24, 2024
15% off
Greenville, SC - Sunday November 24, 2024
15% off
Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Anderson, SC - Thursday November 28, 2024
$3.00 off
Anderson, SC - Thursday November 28, 2024
$3.00 off
Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful
Greenwood, SC - Thursday November 28, 2024
$2.50 off
Greenwood, SC - Thursday November 28, 2024
$2.50 off
TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run
Greenville, SC - Thursday November 28, 2024
$5.00 off
Greenville, SC - Thursday November 28, 2024
$5.00 off
Rivalry Fan 5k Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday November 30, 2024
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday November 30, 2024
15% off
Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk
Travelers Rest, SC - Saturday December 7, 2024
15% off
Travelers Rest, SC - Saturday December 7, 2024
15% off
Rudolph Run at Night
Fountain Inn, SC - Saturday December 7, 2024
$2.00 off
Fountain Inn, SC - Saturday December 7, 2024
$2.00 off
New Foundations Home for Children Cocoa 5K
Anderson, SC - Saturday December 14, 2024
10% off
Anderson, SC - Saturday December 14, 2024
10% off
Run for Fathers 5k Walk/Run
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday December 14, 2024
15% off
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday December 14, 2024
15% off
Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday December 21, 2024
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday December 21, 2024
15% off
The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Greenville, SC - Saturday December 21, 2024
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday December 21, 2024
15% off
3-6-12 Hour Resolution Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday January 4, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday January 4, 2025
15% off
Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race
Columbia, SC - Saturday January 4, 2025
15% off
Columbia, SC - Saturday January 4, 2025
15% off
Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday January 4, 2025
15% + $10.00 off
Greenville, SC - Saturday January 4, 2025
15% + $10.00 off
Bell Lap/ Broke Back 30 Hour Endurance Run
Anderson, SC - Saturday January 11, 2025
15% off
Anderson, SC - Saturday January 11, 2025
15% off
Hartness Half Marathon & 5K
Greenville, SC - Saturday January 11, 2025
10% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday January 11, 2025
10% off
Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra
Marietta, SC - Saturday January 25, 2025
$5.00 off
Marietta, SC - Saturday January 25, 2025
$5.00 off
Snowbird Challenge (50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 5.2 - Relay)
Anderson, SC - Saturday January 25, 2025
15% off
Anderson, SC - Saturday January 25, 2025
15% off
Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk
Piedmont, SC - Saturday February 1, 2025
15% off
Piedmont, SC - Saturday February 1, 2025
15% off
Cupid Shuffle 5k Run/Walk
Clemson, SC - Saturday February 8, 2025
$2.50 off
Clemson, SC - Saturday February 8, 2025
$2.50 off
Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville
Greenville, SC - Saturday February 8, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday February 8, 2025
15% off
Lovers Lane 2 Mile & 4 Mile Relay
Greenville, SC - Friday February 14, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Friday February 14, 2025
15% off
Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile)
Columbia, SC - Saturday February 15, 2025
15% off
Columbia, SC - Saturday February 15, 2025
15% off
Greenville Half Marathon & 5K
Greenville, SC - Saturday February 22, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday February 22, 2025
15% off
Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k
Pickens, SC - Saturday March 1, 2025
15% off
Pickens, SC - Saturday March 1, 2025
15% off
Sassafras 8 Mile
Sunset, SC - Saturday March 8, 2025
15% off
Sunset, SC - Saturday March 8, 2025
15% off
Pi Run
Greenville, SC - Friday March 14, 2025
$1.00 off
Greenville, SC - Friday March 14, 2025
$1.00 off
Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday March 15, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday March 15, 2025
15% off
Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday March 29, 2025
$5.00 off
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday March 29, 2025
$5.00 off
The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk
Slater-Marietta, SC - Friday April 4, 2025
15% off
Slater-Marietta, SC - Friday April 4, 2025
15% off
UltiMutt Race
Greenville, SC - Saturday April 12, 2025
$5.00 off
Greenville, SC - Saturday April 12, 2025
$5.00 off
Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k
Marietta, SC - Saturday April 19, 2025
15% off
Marietta, SC - Saturday April 19, 2025
15% off
4th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson
Anderson, SC - Saturday April 26, 2025
$2.50 off
Anderson, SC - Saturday April 26, 2025
$2.50 off
Spring Water Festival 5K
Williamston, SC - Saturday May 3, 2025
$5.00 off
Williamston, SC - Saturday May 3, 2025
$5.00 off
BridgeWay 5K - Run/Walk
Simpsonville, SC - Saturday May 17, 2025
10% off
Simpsonville, SC - Saturday May 17, 2025
10% off
Mountains to Mainstreet Half Marathon & 5K
Greenville, SC - Saturday May 17, 2025
10% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday May 17, 2025
10% off
Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk
Greenwood, SC - Saturday May 17, 2025
$5.00 off
Greenwood, SC - Saturday May 17, 2025
$5.00 off
Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
Greenville, SC - Saturday May 24, 2025
$3.00 off
Greenville, SC - Saturday May 24, 2025
$3.00 off
The Downville Mile
Greenville, SC - Saturday May 31, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday May 31, 2025
15% off
Cottonmouth Beerlay
Greenville, SC - Saturday June 7, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday June 7, 2025
15% off
The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
Greenville, SC - Saturday June 14, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday June 14, 2025
15% off
America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Anderson, SC - Saturday June 28, 2025
$3.00 off
Anderson, SC - Saturday June 28, 2025
$3.00 off
Red White & Brew 5k Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday July 5, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday July 5, 2025
15% off
Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, SC - Saturday July 12, 2025
15% off
Anderson, SC - Saturday July 12, 2025
15% off
Trail Camp for Big Kids
Burnsville, NC - Thursday July 24, 2025
15% off
Burnsville, NC - Thursday July 24, 2025
15% off
Run2Overcome 5k & 10k Presented by The Haro Group Keller Williams Historic District
Greenville, SC - Saturday August 16, 2025
10% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday August 16, 2025
10% off
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Mill Spring, NC - Saturday August 23, 2025
15% off
Mill Spring, NC - Saturday August 23, 2025
15% off
Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon
Marietta, SC - Saturday September 13, 2025
15% off
Marietta, SC - Saturday September 13, 2025
15% off
Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Sunday September 21, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Sunday September 21, 2025
15% off
Beer & BBQ 5k Run/Walk
Greenville, SC - Saturday October 4, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday October 4, 2025
15% off
The Race for a Place 5K
Greenville, SC - Saturday October 4, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday October 4, 2025
15% off
Paris Mountain Half Marathon
Greenville, SC - Saturday October 11, 2025
15% off
Greenville, SC - Saturday October 11, 2025
15% off
Altamont Challenge Half Marathon
Travelers Rest, SC - Sunday October 12, 2025
15% off
Travelers Rest, SC - Sunday October 12, 2025
15% off
Lake Summit 10 Mile
Zirconia, NC - Saturday October 18, 2025
15% off
Zirconia, NC - Saturday October 18, 2025
15% off
Aiken Trailblazer Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View
Aiken, SC - Saturday October 25, 2025
5% off
Aiken, SC - Saturday October 25, 2025
5% off
Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, SC - Saturday October 25, 2025
15% off
Anderson, SC - Saturday October 25, 2025
15% off
Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday November 8, 2025
15% off
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday November 8, 2025
15% off
One Epic Run
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday December 6, 2025
15% off
Spartanburg, SC - Saturday December 6, 2025
15% off