Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike

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Race Day Details

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609. Get directions.

Course or Race Highlight

Paris Mountain State Park sits inside the Greenville city limits, which makes the scale of what it hands you slightly absurd — 2,300 feet of climbing in thirteen miles, on trails good enough that mountain bikers drive across the state for them. The Sulphur Springs switchbacks are the signature stretch, and the descent off them is the reason people sign up again.

Two aid stations sit at mile 4.6 and mile 10.4, which is a sensible spacing for a course this steep. The main gate opens at 6:30 AM; follow the parking arrows to the large field adjacent to the main parking lot. Afterward there are post-race pancakes, music, and a relaxed hangout. Every finisher receives a medal and a custom race tattoo, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Course

A single 13.1-mile loop starting and finishing at Shelter #3, on a mix of singletrack and wide switchbacks, taking in three lakes with waterfalls and two challenging climbs for a total of 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Expect vibrant fall foliage, peaceful lakesides, and panoramic summit views.

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Parking

Park at Shelter #3 within Paris Mountain State Park. The main gate opens at 6:30 AM — follow the parking arrows to the large field adjacent to the main parking lot. A $5 special use permit is required and is paid during registration.

Aid Stations

Two aid stations, at mile 4.6 and mile 10.4.

Available snacks

Hydration

What's Included

2,300 Feet of Climbing
Two challenging climbs, three lakes with waterfalls, and panoramic summit views. Custom Race Bib
Your badge of the journey. Chip Timing & Live Results
Track your effort. Race Branded Finisher Medal
To commemorate the triumph. Custom Race Tattoo
Wear the moment proudly. Event-Themed Giveaways
A little extra swag for finishing strong. Race Stickers
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. Post-Race Pancakes
Because trails taste better with syrup. Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

From past races. See all race photos

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:

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.

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