Confidence in motion: girls on the run upstate SC brings fall ‘celebrate your start’ 5K to BridgeWay Station
October 7, 2026
Hundreds of young runners, volunteer coaches, and community supporters will gather to celebrate perseverance, health, and girl power next month as Girls on the Run Upstate SC brings its 2026 Fall “Celebrate Your Start” 5K to BridgeWay Station on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The end-of-season run serves as the joyful capstone event for elementary and middle school participants across the Upstate who have spent ten weeks training, setting personal goals, and building confidence through character-building lessons and team workouts.
Taking place across the vibrant streets and plazas of BridgeWay Station, located at 1000 BridgeWay Blvd., the 5K kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Unlike traditional road races, the event is entirely non-competitive, emphasizing personal growth, mutual encouragement, and the pride of crossing the finish line rather than clock times.
The morning will feature a lively festival-style celebration, including music, team cheer stations, pre-race activities, and an electric finish-line atmosphere designed to celebrate every participant’s accomplishment.
Beyond program participants and their running buddies, the event invites family members, community runners, and walkers of all paces and experience levels to participate or volunteer along the course.
Registration details, route maps, and volunteer opportunities are available through the organization’s website at gotrupstatesc.org or by following @GOTRUpstateSC on Facebook.
