Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile)

🏞️ Welcome to the Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival!

Are you ready to run wild in the heart of South Carolina? Lace up and hit the trails at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC – where pine forests meet sandy ridges, and every step brings you closer to nature. 🌲 Whether you're tackling a single loop or testing your grit in the 30-hour challenge, the Sandhills Trail Race has something for every trail runner.

📏 Distance Options

• 7.5-Mile Fun Loop: One lap of sweet singletrack through forest and lakeside views.
• 25K (2 Laps): Perfect for those ready to push past comfort and into the challenge zone.
• 50K (4 Laps): A full day of adventure for ultrarunners craving miles and memories.
• 30-Hour Ultra: How far can you go? Push your limits under sun, stars, and soul.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It:

• Serene Views: Serene lake views & sandy trails beneath towering pines.
• Aid Station Zone: Easy-access personal aid station zone in the open field.
• Camp or Relax: Camp overnight or relax between laps – it's your race, your pace.
• Chill Trail Vibes: Chill trail vibes + post-race hangs with fellow dirt-loving runners.

Aid Station Snacks: Aid station snacks, cool drinks, and all the good trail feels.
Belt Buckles: Belt buckles for 100-mile finishers (13 laps).
Location: Sesquicentennial State Park – 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223.
Race Start: 9:00 AM (All distances).
Packet Pickup: 1 hour before your race at Shelter #1.

🛤️ Course Highlights: COURSE MAP HERE

• Loop Length: 7.75-mile loop.
• Trail Quality: Soft pine needle-covered singletrack.
• Paved Sections: A few smooth paved sections around the lake.
• Scenic Features: Rolling hills + lake breezes = chef’s kiss!

Beginner-Friendly: Fast, runnable, and beginner-friendly (but the 30-hour? That’s another story 😏).
Parking Info: You’ll enter the park and head to the lake parking lot near the ranger station. Have a state park pass or bring a few bucks for a day pass. If you’re staying the day or overnight, feel free to pop up a 10x10 near the field by the start/finish.

⛺️ 30-Hour Runners:

Limited crew/aid support from 10PM–6AM. Timing continues overnight. Take a nap if needed — we get it 😴. Just leave your chip at the table when you're done.

🍩 Aid Station Snacks May Include:

Pickles, cookies, candy, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, water, Coke, and ginger ale. Want something special? Bring it! This is a cupless event, so bring your own hydration gear 💧.

🎉 Join Us!

Whether you're aiming for a PR, your first ultra, or just a fun day in the woods, the Sandhills Trail Race is your ticket to an unforgettable trail experience. Let the sandy paths guide you and the forest fuel your soul 🌳.

For more details, visit the race page: Sandhills Trail Race.