Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k

🏔️ 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
• Elevation Change: 16,000 feet of elevation change
• Summits: Summits of Pinnacle & Table Rock
• Community: 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

• Limit: 11 hour time limit ⏳
• Cutoff: 5 hour cutoff for 15.5 mile aid station

🏃‍♂️ 25k Details

• Cutoff: 11 hour cutoff

🧃 Aid Stations

Main Aid Station & Drop Bags at Mile 15

• Snacks: Pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, crackers, and more
• Contribution: If you like to bake, bring something to share with the trail fam!
• Eco-Friendly: Cup-Free Event! Bring yer own vessel!
• Requirements 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?

• Join Us: Come climb with us.
• Embrace the Challenge: Come suffer with us.
• Rise Together: Come rise with us.

📋 Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

• Process: Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
• Transfer & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Distance Changes

• Switch: Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
• Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

• Discount: Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
• Referral: Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

• Availability: Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
• Awards: Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

✅ Refunds & Deferrals

• No Refunds: No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
• Future Discounts: If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.