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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg SC
Ultra
50–70°F · low rain risk
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2025
45–66°F
dry
2024
56–77°F
dry
2023
43–70°F
dry
2022
44–73°F
dry
2021
49–76°F
dry
2020
60–79°F
dry
2019
44–68°F
dry
2018
46–64°F
dry
2017
50–68°F
dry
2016
51–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 49–72°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 49°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Figure-eight loops across 7,000 acres of the old Camp Croft, on roots, rocks, and real elevation. The Semper Fi 8 Mile takes the northern section, the Infantry 25K runs one full loop, and the POW 50K runs two. A central checkpoint and aid station sit at the Activity Center, and you report there each loop.
Race Day Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Croft State Park, 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Get directions.
Course or Race Highlight
Croft State Park was Camp Croft, an infantry training center that put tens of thousands of soldiers through these woods in the 1940s, and the terrain has not gotten any friendlier since. This is South Carolina's backcountry — genuinely rugged trail with roots, rocks, and climbing that adds up over a long day.
The figure-eight design means you come back through base camp every loop, which makes crewing simple and gives the day a rhythm. Afterward there is a post-race barracks bash with good tunes, good food, and good people, plus hearty pancakes and soup. Every finisher receives a medal, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.
The Course
Figure-eight loops across 7,000 acres of trail: roots, rocks, and real elevation through South Carolina's backcountry. The 50K runs two full figure-eights, the 25K runs one, and the 8 Mile takes the northern section. A central checkpoint and aid station sit at the Activity Center — report there each loop.
View the course mapParking
Race weekend is one of Croft State Park's busiest of the year, with campsites, shelters and horse stalls all booked. Park only in the designated race parking areas and follow our crew and the event parking signs at the turn-in.
Do not park in the upper day use lot. That lot is reserved for horse trailers and other park guests.
Carpool if you can. There is an admission fee to enter the State Park unless you hold an annual State Park pass.
Aid Stations
One centralized aid station at the start/finish, plus an aid station at the trail intersection every 8 miles.
Available snacks
Hydration
Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at aid stations.
What's Included
Waiting at base camp when you report in for the last time.
Your badge of the journey.
Track your effort, splits included.
To commemorate the triumph.
Wear the moment proudly.
A little extra swag for finishing strong.
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.
Bring something for the aid station if you are so inclined.
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.
From past races. See all race photos
Race Awards
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.
Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.
Series Recognition
This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series:
Giving Back
Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series.
Groups & Teams
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.
Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.
Good to Know
Managing Your Registration
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