🏞️ 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.
Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options
✅ Transfers
- Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
- Transfer & Manage Registration HERE
✅ Distance Changes
- Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
- Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE
✅ Club & Referral Discounts
- Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
- Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
✅ Race Shirts & Swag
- Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
- Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
✅ Refunds & Deferrals
- No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
- If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.