Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA

CAMP CROFT STATE PARK – SPARTANBURG, SC

"HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT."

WELCOME MESSAGE:

• Audience: To all runners, patriots, and warriors of the trail—
• Event Nature: This is not your average race. This is a mission.
• Location: The Prisoner of War Ultra returns to the historic grounds of Camp Croft, once the proving ground for over 200,000 American soldiers during World War II.
• Legacy: Now it’s your turn to step into their legacy.

EVENT DETAILS:

• What: 50K Ultra, 25K, & 8 Mile Trail Race
• Where: Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC
• Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
• When: All races launch at 0900 hours (9:00 AM sharp)

COURSE LAYOUT:

• 50K Operatives: 2 full figure-eight loops
• 25K Operatives: 1 full loop
• 8 Mile Scouts: Complete the northern section of the figure-eight
• Checkpoint: Central checkpoint and aid station located at the Activity Center—report there each loop.

DROP ZONE & SUPPORT:

• Base Camp: Personal tents and drop bags may be staged at the designated base camp area.
• Operations: Keep it organized and clear of operational zones.
• Waste Management: This is a "pack in, pack out" operation—we leave no trace but boot prints and honor behind.
• Aid Station: One centralized Aid Station at Start/Finish, stocked with various food and hydration options.

WHY YOU RUN:

• Purpose: You don’t sign up for the Prisoner of War Ultra to collect a medal—though you'll earn one.
• Tribute: You run this race to pay tribute—to our veterans, to the POWs, and to those who came home changed.
• Challenge: You run to prove that in a world full of shortcuts and surrender, there are still those who choose the harder path.
• Final Thoughts: This is the Prisoner of War Ultra—where endurance meets remembrance.

REGISTER NOW:

General’s orders: REGISTER NOW. Stand with us. Run with purpose.