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

PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA

CAMP CROFT STATE PARK – SPARTANBURG, SC

“HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT.”

ABOUT THE RACE

• Mission Statement: This is not your average race. This is a mission.
• History: Returns to the historic grounds of Camp Croft, once a proving ground for over 200,000 American soldiers during World War II.
• Location: Croft State Park, a 7,000-acre stretch of rugged South Carolina terrain.
• Experience: More than trail running—it’s a tactical engagement with nature, pain, and purpose.

RACE 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)
• Packet Pickup: Begins at 0800 hours at the Activity Center (base camp)

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
• Terrain: Challenging, technical, relentless. Expect roots, rocks, and real elevation.

• Checkpoint: Central checkpoint and aid station located at the Activity Center.
• Route: Marked course: stay sharp through South Carolina’s backcountry.
• Course Map: COURSE MAP HERE

DROP ZONE & SUPPORT

• Staging Area: Personal tents and drop bags may be staged at the designated base camp area.
• Leave No Trace: This is a "pack in, pack out" operation.

• Centralized Aid Station: One aid station at Start/Finish.
• Hydration: Includes water, Coke, and Ginger Ale. Cup-less event, bring your own vessel.
• Food: Stocked with pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, and assorted candy.
• Donations: Homemade ration donations are welcome.

WHY YOU RUN

You don’t sign up for the Prisoner of War Ultra to collect a medal—though you'll earn one. You run this race to pay tribute—to our veterans, to the POWs, to those who came home changed, and to those who never came home at all. You run to prove that in a world full of shortcuts and surrender, there are still those who choose the harder path.

So gear up, soldier. Lace your boots. Tighten your pack. And prepare to face the challenge with courage, humility, and heart. This is the Prisoner of War Ultra—where endurance meets remembrance.

REGISTER NOW

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

For more information, visit the Prisoner of War Ultra race page.