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Sunday, December 13th, 2026
Old Moreland Rd,, Bluffton SC
10K · Ultra
47–62°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
44–67°F
dry
2024
41–57°F
dry
2023
43–59°F
dry
2022
49–56°F
dry
2021
47–66°F
dry
2020
57–72°F
dry
2019
51–61°F
rain
2018
42–63°F
dry
2017
37–48°F
dry
2016
59–69°F
rain
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About this race
Palmetto Bluff is the best of the South Carolina Lowcountry. 20,000 acres that remain virtually undisturbed and home to some of the most beautiful trails in the Lowcountry. Join us for the annual Buffalo Run benefiting the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Featuring an all-trail course, this 10K, 30K, and 50K race is a tree-shaded combination of single track, dirt and gravel road trail. The Buffalo Run 6.2-mile trail winds deep into the ancient maritime forests of Palmetto Bluff. Don’t be afraid to get a little muddy — it’s all a part of the experience.
10K, 30K, 50K Individual events.
30K and 50K Relay Teams. Gather your friends and compete in the 30K and 50K endurance races with either a 3-person team for the 30K or a 5-person team for the 50K.
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/12. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane. Bluffton, SC 29910 from 1-5PM.
Race Day Sunday 12/13. Gates opens at 5:30AM.
50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM.
30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.
10K Race begins at 10:00AM.
Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish.
Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles.
Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts guaranteed to all participants registered before December 1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K and Relay participants. All 50K individual finishers receive a Buffalo Head Award. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall 1st place male, female in each race and 1st place relay teams and the top Dog finisher.
After Party and Awards Presentation.
The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Live Music from Corn Bread. Each runner receives a free beer from a local Brewery and basket of buffalo wings.
Accommodations:
Bluffton Hampton Inn. (Mention you're running in the Buffalo Run)
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