Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k Race Information
<h3><strong>🏞️ Welcome to the Mountain’s Challenge</strong></h3>
<h5><br />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. 🗻</h5>
<h5>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.</h5>
<h5> <br /><strong>🥾 Why You’ll Love (and Respect) This Race</strong></h5>
<h5>🐻 Bear Crawl 25k – One brutal loop</h5>
<h5>🐐 Foothills 50k – Two soul-shaping laps</h5>
<h5>🪨 16,000 feet of elevation change</h5>
<h5>🏔️ Summits of Pinnacle & Table Rock</h5>
<h5>🌲 A tight-knit tribe of trail runners to share the journey with</h5>
<h5> <br /><strong>Race Day Details</strong></h5>
<h5>📍 Where: Table Rock State Park – Use West Gate Road</h5>
<h5>📆 When: March 7th, 2026 – Both races start at 8:00am sharp</h5>
<h5>🏕️ Start/Finish & Packet Pickup: Pinnacle Pavilion (90 min prior)</h5>
<h5><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3270751657158703998" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View the COURSE MAP HERE</a></h5>
<h5><strong>🏃♂️ 50k Details</strong></h5>
<ul><li>11 hour time limit ⏳</li><li>5 hour cutoff for 15.5 mile aid station </li></ul>
<h5><strong>🏃♂️ 25k Details</strong></h5>
<ul><li>11 hour cutoff</li></ul>
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<h5><strong>Aid Stations</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>Main Aid Station & Drop Bags at Mile 15</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, crackers, and more</li><li>If you like to bake. bring something to share with the trail fam!</li><li>🚫 Cup-Free Event! Bring yer own vessel!</li><li>🍽️ Required Per Loop:
<ul><li>32 oz fluids</li><li>500 calories</li><li>❗Failure to carry the required gear = disqualification. This trail respects only those who come prepared.</li></ul>
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<p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">🪣 Water Only at</span></strong></p>
<ul><li>Mile 6</li><li>Mile 9</li><li>Mile 21</li><li>Mile 24</li></ul>
<h5> <br />🏕️ Stay a While, Will Ya?<br />Table Rock is a gem of the Southeast—3,000 acres of rugged beauty, peaceful lakes, and cozy cabins. Make a weekend of it! 🏞️</h5>
<h5> <br /><strong>So… are ye ready to Conquer the Rock?</strong></h5>
<ul><li>🧗♂️ Come climb with us.</li><li>🔥 Come suffer with us.</li><li>🏔️ Come rise with us.</li></ul>
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<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options</span></strong></h4>
<h5><strong>✅ Transfers</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transfer & Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Distance Changes</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Club & Referral Discounts</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.</li><li>Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.</li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Race Shirts & Swag</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.</li><li>Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.</li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Refunds & Deferrals</strong></h5>
<ul><li>No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).</li><li>If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.</li></ul>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Pickens/ConquertheRock
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