_ The 2023 Pint Station 5k:
The race starts and finishes in downtown Easley with the last mile on the beautiful Doodle Trail. The race starts at 10 am end ends at a perfect time to enjoy a recovery drink at The Pint Station. Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and age group awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race. Strava link to the course. Pint Station 5k route
This race is the first race in the Pickens County 5k Race Series which includes the:
The Pint Station 5k
The Azalea Festival 5k
Soles For Souls 5k
The Doodle Trail 5k and 15k
Overall top 3 male and female point leaders who participate in at least three events in the series are eligible for cash awards. Points will be based on the best of three races.
1st $150
2nd $100
3rd $50
Packet Pickup will be available Friday March 17th from 5:00-7:00pm in front of The Pint Station. Packet pickup will resume race morning from 8:30-9:30am at The Pint Station due to the cold weather.
Cash awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers at this race
1st $100
2nd $75
3rd $25
Age group awards will be at 10 year intervals. We love and respect our law enforcement, vets, active and retired military and first responders. This year an award will be given to the first one to cross the finish line in full uniform. Running shoes can replace boots.
Tee shirts and a finisher medal will be guaranteed for all participants who register by March 9th. Registrations taken after March 9th at 11:59 pm you will not receive a tee shirt.
All donations and revenue from the races go to local Pickens County charities. Donations for this event go to the Momentum Bike club that is starting a club in Easley. The club is a 501c3 and the donations may be tax deductible. The bike club mentors middle school students while enjoying a bike ride on the Doodle Trail. If you have a bike you no longer need, consider donating it to the club.