About the Carolina Reaper Challenge (13.1 - 26.2 - 50k & Relay)
The course runs on a paved loop through Riverwest Nature Preserve, a former golf course in Greenville. The old cart paths roll through shaded stretches, cross wooden bridges, and pass waterfalls and riverfront views. It is a summer race, so the heat is real and is very much the point. Several distance options share the same loop, with a relay option for teams.
Packet pickup closes before the start with no exceptions, so arrive early. Parking is in an old driving range area a short walk from the start. A large tent at the finish line serves as an athlete village with space for chairs, coolers, and canopies between laps.
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Carolina Reaper Challenge (13.1 - 26.2 - 50k & Relay) 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
Half Marathon Results · 2026
114finishers
1:37:03winner
2:23:46median
3:19:42cutoff
Top 3: Stephen Havard (1:37:03) · Bruno Arteaga (1:37:56) · Chuck Cartee (1:39:43)
50K Results · 2026
80finishers
3:20:12winner
5:35:15median
7:56:49cutoff
Top 3: Ian Forsythe (3:20:12) · Olivia Durant (3:27:22) · Anthony Brungard (3:39:27)
5 Miles Results · 2026
36finishers
34:17winner
1:04:15median
1:27:48cutoff
Top 3: Jeff Dietrich (34:17) · Ty Carter (39:13) · J. Dibos (44:58)
The Carolina Reaper Challenge (13.1 - 26.2 - 50k & Relay) has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
Carolina Reaper Challenge (50k - 26.2 - 13.1)7/17/2027 08:00$50
50K7/17/2027 08:00$35
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