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

Race Overview

Join us for the Sandhills Trail Race Series on February 20, 2027, at 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC. Choose from four exciting distances: 30 Hour, 50k, 25k, and 7.5 Mile.

Experience serene lake views and sandy trails beneath towering pines.

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

Participant Feedback

• Trail Experience: “A 7.5-mile loop of soft pine-needle singletrack, run once, three times, four times, or for thirty hours straight.”
• Course Vibes: Rolling hills, lake breezes, and a few smooth paved sections around the water.
• Event Atmosphere: The rare course is beginner-friendly while capable of holding a hundred-mile effort, creating a festival atmosphere.

Course or Race Highlight

• Shared Loop: Four distances share one loop, allowing runners of different distances to interact.
• Trail Conditions: Fast, runnable, and forgiving underfoot.
• Aid Station: Fully stocked at start/finish, reached every 7.5 miles.
• Post-Race Celebration: Music-filled hangout post-race with snacks and trail talk.

Race Day Details

• What: Sandhills Trail Race Series — Sesqui 7.5 Mile, Sesqui 25K, Sandhills 50K, and the Sandhills 30 Hour
• When: Saturday and Sunday, February 20–21, 2027 — all distances start at 9:00 AM
• Where: Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia, SC
• Address: 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup at Picnic Shelter #2, behind the ranger station, beginning one hour before your race. No proxy pickups. Register race morning from your phone.

Time Limit

32 hours to complete all distances. Expect limited crew and aid support for the 30 Hour between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Course

A 7.5-mile loop, mostly soft pine needle-covered singletrack with a few smooth paved sections around the lake. Rolling hills and lake breezes create a friendly terrain.

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Parking

Park in the open field adjacent to the start/finish line. Enter via the alleyway next to the main parking lot. A $5 special use permit is paid during registration.

Aid Stations

• Location: One fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line, reachable every 7.5 miles.
• Available Snacks: Pickles, Cookies, Candy, Chips, Fig Newtons, Pretzels.
• Hydration: Water, Coke, Ginger ale.
• Important: Cup-less event — please bring your own hydration vessel.

What's Included

• Belt Buckles: Earned at 100 miles.
• Custom Race Bib: Your badge of the journey.
• Chip Timing: Live results to track your effort.
• Custom Finisher Medal: Commemorating your achievement.

Race Awards

• Top 3 Overall: Awards for the fastest three finishers (Male & Female).
• Age Group Awards: Medals for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age category.
• Series Recognition: Counts toward season-long age group recognition in two series.

Giving Back

Every event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, connecting races with local nonprofits. Your contribution helps support local communities.

Upstate Giving Series

Groups & Teams

$5 discount and refund for groups with 5 or more members. Upstate Running Club welcomes all running clubs to join in.

Good to Know

• Dogs Allowed: Yes.
• Headphones Allowed: Yes.
• Packet Pickup: No proxy pickups.
• Race-Day Registration: Available on personal mobile devices.

Managing Your Registration

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