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

PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA

CAMP CROFT STATE PARK – SPARTANBURG, SC

"HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT."

WELCOME MESSAGE

• Who: To all runners, patriots, and warriors of the trail—
• What: This is not your average race. This is a mission.
• Where: The Prisoner of War Ultra returns to the historic grounds of Camp Croft.
• Legacy: Now it’s your turn to step into the legacy of soldiers forged in grit and trained for battle.

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)
• 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: Expect roots, rocks, and real elevation.

COURSE MAP

• COURSE MAP HERE

DROP ZONE & SUPPORT

• Setup: Personal tents and drop bags may be staged at the designated base camp area.
• Operation: This is a "pack in, pack out" operation—we leave no trace but boot prints and honor behind.
• Centralized Aid Station: Located at Start/Finish, stocked with snacks.
• Hydration: Bring your own canteen or hydration vessel: this is a cup-less event.

RATION POINTS

• Snacks: Stocked with pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, assorted candy
• Drinks: Includes water, Coke, and Ginger Ale
• Donations: Homemade ration donations are welcome to keep your brothers and sisters fueled!

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.

• Preparation: So gear up, soldier. Lace your boots. Tighten your pack.
• Challenge: Prepare to face the challenge with courage, humility, and heart.
• Endurance: This is the Prisoner of War Ultra—where endurance meets remembrance.

CALL TO ACTION

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