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Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k

Pickens, South Carolina
Saturday, March 7, 2026
25K

Organizer's Description

🏞️ Welcome to the Mountain’s Challenge


So, you wish to walk among the clouds? ☁️ Then lace up, for this journey takes you over the mighty backs of Pinnacle Mountain and the legendary Table Rock, two of South Carolina’s tallest guardians of stone. 🗻
These trails? They ain't gentle. They're steep, rocky, and relentless—but also stunningly beautiful. 🌄 Every switchback, every climb, every gasping moment rewards you with panoramic views most only dream of. And when your legs tremble at the summit, the mountains whisper: You are strong. You are worthy.
 
🥾 Why You’ll Love (and Respect) This Race
🐻 Bear Crawl 25k – One brutal loop
🐐 Foothills 50k – Two soul-shaping laps
🪨 16,000 feet of elevation change
🏔️ Summits of Pinnacle & Table Rock
🌲 A tight-knit tribe of trail runners to share the journey with
 
Race Day Details
📍 Where: Table Rock State Park – Use West Gate Road
📆 When: March 7th, 2026 – Both races start at 8:00am sharp
🏕️ Start/Finish & Packet Pickup: Pinnacle Pavilion (90 min prior)
View the COURSE MAP HERE
🏃‍♂️ 50k Details
  • 11 hour time limit ⏳
  • 5 hour cutoff for 15.5 mile aid station 
🏃‍♂️ 25k Details
  • 11 hour cutoff
 
Aid Stations
Main Aid Station & Drop Bags at Mile 15
  • Pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, crackers, and more
  • If you like to bake. bring something to share with the trail fam!
  • 🚫 Cup-Free Event! Bring yer own vessel!
  • 🍽️ Required Per Loop:
    • 32 oz fluids
    • 500 calories
    • ❗Failure to carry the required gear = disqualification. This trail respects only those who come prepared.

🪣 Water Only at

  • Mile 6
  • Mile 9
  • Mile 21
  • Mile 24
 
🏕️ Stay a While, Will Ya?
Table Rock is a gem of the Southeast—3,000 acres of rugged beauty, peaceful lakes, and cozy cabins. Make a weekend of it! 🏞️
 
So… are ye ready to Conquer the Rock?
  • 🧗‍♂️ Come climb with us.
  • 🔥 Come suffer with us.
  • 🏔️ Come rise with us.

Race Events

Bear Crawl 25k

Distance: 25K
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Foothills 50K

Distance: 50K
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Race Information

Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k logo

Date

Saturday, March 7, 2026

End Date

March 7, 2026

Location

Pickens, South Carolina

W. Gate Road

29671

Location Map

📍 Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k - Pickens, South Carolina

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