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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson SC
Ultra · Marathon · Half · 10K
55–73°F · low rain risk
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53–73°F
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45–60°F
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46–64°F
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59–76°F
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49–66°F
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50–63°F
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49–66°F
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62–76°F
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50–65°F
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64–82°F
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About this race
Race Overview
Join us for the Sadlers Creek Stumble, a fall trail running and camping experience for the whole family. The event is taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC 29626.
Event Details
- Location: Sadlers Creek State Park, Anderson, SC
- Distances: 32 Hour (15 loops), Marathon (4 loops), Half Marathon (2 loops), and 10K (1 lap)
- Start Time: All races begin at 8:45 AM
- URL: Sadlers Creek Stumble
Course Description
- Loop Length: Each loop is 6.8 miles.
- Terrain: Mostly trail (80%) with some gravel, pavement, and sand.
- Elevation Gain: 380 feet of gain per lap.
- Amenities: Hot post-run soup, pancakes, and campfire camaraderie await at the finish.
Race Day Details
- Packet Pickup: Begins 60 minutes before your race at the Activity Center.
- Time Limit: 32 hours to complete all distances.
- Parking: $5 special use permit fee for entry into the park.
- Restrooms: Four sets of bathrooms located on course.
Aid Stations
- Location: Fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line.
- Available Snacks: Hot post-run soup and fresh post-race pancakes.
- Hydration: Wildly Charged hydration sample available.
What's Included
- Camping: Lakefront campsites available through the park.
- Custom Race Bib: Your badge of the journey.
- Chip Timing: Track your effort and splits.
- Finisher Medal: To commemorate your triumph.
Race Awards
- Top 3 Overall: Trophies for the fastest three finishers (Male & Female).
- Age Group Awards: Medals for the top 3 finishers in each age category.
- Series Recognition: Counts toward age group recognition in the Upstate Trail and Ultra Series.
Groups & Teams
- Discount: $5 discount and refunds for groups with 5+ members.
- Encouragement: All local and regional running clubs are welcome.
- Registration: Sign up and share with friends to cash in on discounts.
Good to Know
- Dogs: Allowed on the course.
- Headphones: Allowed on the course.
- Packet Pickup: No proxy pickups allowed.
- Registration: Available on race day via personal mobile device.
Managing Your Registration
All entries are final. You can manage your registration through your RunSignUp profile where you can:
- Transfer: Your entry to another runner.
- Change Distance: Switch to a different distance.
- Update Details: Name, address, emergency contact, shirt size.
- Manage Add-Ons: Store items and apparel purchases.
Let's Stay Connected
Follow along and keep up with everything Upstate Race Series:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: upstateraceseries
- Facebook: Upstate Event Management
- Website: UpstateRaceSeries.com
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Oct 16 – 18, 2026.
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