Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile) Race Information
<h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏜️ Welcome to the Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival! 🏕️</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h3>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Are you ready to run wild in the heart of South Carolina? Lace up and hit the trails at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC – where pine forests meet sandy ridges, and every step brings you closer to nature.</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌲 Whether you're tackling a single loop or testing your grit in the 30-hour challenge, the Sandhills Trail Race has something for every trail runner. </span></h5>
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<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Distance Options</span></strong></h5>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃♀️ 7.5-Mile Fun Loop – One lap of sweet singletrack through forest and lakeside views.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃 25K (2 Laps) – Perfect for those ready to push past comfort and into the challenge zone.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃♂️ 50K (4 Laps) – A full day of adventure for ultrarunners craving miles and memories.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌙 30-Hour Ultra – How far can you go? Push your limits under sun, stars, and soul.</span></p>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Why You’ll Love It:</span></strong></h5>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏞️ Serene lake views & sandy trails beneath towering pines</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏕️ Easy-access personal aid station zone in the open field</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">💫 Camp overnight or relax between laps – it's your race, your pace</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎶 Chill trail vibes + post-race hangs with fellow dirt-loving runners</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🥒 Aid station snacks, cool drinks, and all the good trail feels</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🥇 Belt buckles for 100-mile finishers (13 laps)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📍 Location: </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Sesquicentennial State Park – 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🕘 Race Start: 9:00 AM (All distances)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📦 Packet Pickup: 1 hour before your race at Shelter #1</span></p>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🗺️ Course Highlights - <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3270749997246869670" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COURSE MAP HERE</a></span></strong></h5>
<ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7.75-mile loop 💫</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Soft pine needle-covered singletrack ✅</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A few smooth paved sections around the lake 👟</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Rolling hills + lake breezes = chef’s kiss 🌬️</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Fast, runnable, and beginner-friendly (but the 30-hour? That’s another story 😏)</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🚗 Parking Info: </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">You’ll enter the park and head to the lake parking lot near the ranger station. Have a state park pass or bring a few bucks for a day pass. If you’re staying the day or overnight, feel free to pop up a 10x10 near the field by the start/finish.</span></li></ul>
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<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">⛺️ 30-Hour Runners: </span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Limited crew/aid support from 10PM–6AM. Timing continues overnight. Take a nap if needed — we get it 😴. Just leave your chip at the table when you're done.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🍬 Aid Station Snacks May Include: </span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Pickles, cookies, candy, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, water, Coke, and ginger ale. Want something special? Bring it! This is a cupless event, so bring your own hydration gear 🥤</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎉 Whether you're aiming for a PR, your first ultra, or just a fun day in the woods, the Sandhills Trail Race is your ticket to an unforgettable trail experience. Let the sandy paths guide you and the forest fuel your soul 🌳</span></h5>
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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/Columbia/Sandhills
Columbia, SCColumbiaSCUS29223
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