The Clemson Wildlife Trail Run

Race Overview

Welcome to the Clemson Wildlife Society's fundraising Wild Life Trail Run! Choose your challenge with marathon (26.2 miles), half-marathon (13.1 miles) and 10k (6.1 miles) distances. All distances explore the trails of the Clemson University Forest (previously the Clemson Experimental Forest).

Race Details

• Elevation Gain: Marathon: >2,000 feet, Half-Marathon: >1,000 feet, 10k: >400 feet.
• Trail Conditions: Expect sticks, roots, rocks, and plenty to keep it fun and exciting.
• Aid Stations: Located near the horseshoe loop, every 6-7 miles, providing water and electrolyte drink.
• Hydration Reminder: Do not rely solely on aid stations. Carry hydration, nutrition, and gear appropriate for the distance. We are a cupless event, so please bring a cup/bottle/bladder to fill up.

Course Overview

All races start with several hundred meters of road for runners to spread out. This is followed by <1 mile of mostly wide trail, before opening onto a gravel road for another half mile so runners can spread out more before the narrow (lakeside) trails begin.

Student Discount

The first 50 Clemson students to email wwboone@clemson.edu will receive a $10 discount code to use when registering. Please email from your Clemson email account so I can verify that you are a student.

Registration and Merchandise

• T-Shirt: All racers will receive a t-shirt with their registration. More on that once class is in session again and we can vote on a final design!
• Race Cap: The race cap is 250 people based on parking.
• Start Times: Marathon will start at 7:30, half-marathon at 8:00, and 10k at 8:30.
• Results: Times will be recorded and posted after the race, and awards will be given to the top runners of each race. This is a fun run, so times are not chipped.

Thank You

Thank you in advance for your support of the Clemson Wildlife Society - the professional organization for undergraduate Wildlife Biologists!

Event Information

Date: 2026-09-26

Location: 815 Old Six Mile Rd, Central, SC

Registration Link: Register Here