Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike

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Race Day Details

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Harbison State Forest, 5600 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Get directions.

Course or Race Highlight

Harbison is 2,100 acres of working forest inside the Columbia city limits, laced with some of the best-maintained trail in the state. The elevation is varied without ever being brutal — enough to keep the legs honest across thirteen miles, not so much that it turns into a climbing day.

The post-race meal is the part people talk about: a Thanksgiving-style Southern meal, a hearty meat-and-three, with veggie options available, plus music and a hangout with tunes, food, and fellowship. Every finisher receives a medal, a custom event-branded race bib, a race tattoo, and a race sticker, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Course

Well-maintained trails perfect for a fall celebration, running through tall pines and hardwoods and crossing peaceful creeks, with varied elevation throughout. Expect crunching leaves underfoot and crisp autumn air.

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Parking

Park in the area adjacent to the gazebo near the start/finish line. If you end up parking alongside the road, please stay on the LEFT side and park directly behind the car in front of you. You will be required to pay a parking fee when you enter the park — bring exact cash, or scan the QR code to pay.

Aid Stations

Three aid stations: mile 4.8, mile 11, and the start/finish area.

Available snacks

Hydration

What's Included

A Thanksgiving-Style Southern Meal
A hearty meat-and-three at the finish, with veggie options available. Custom Race Bib
Your badge of the journey. Chip Timing & Live Results
Track your effort, splits included. Race Branded Finisher Medal
To commemorate the triumph. Custom Race Tattoo
Wear the moment proudly. Race Stickers
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.

Age Group Awards (Male & Female)

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series:

Series Awards

Run the series and earn more than a finish:

Series Finisher — finish 5 races in a series to earn that series’ Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.

Upstate 250 Club — log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award — the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.

Giving Back

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Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series.

Groups & Teams

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

Good to Know

Managing Your Registration

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