True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike

🎉 9th Annual True to the Brew 10K Hike & Run

Join us for the 9th Annual True to the Brew 10k Hike & Run on Saturday, March 28, 2026!

• Location: Peak to Prosperity Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail.
• Registration: This event SELLS OUT every year! Get registered early.
• Runner Cap: We will cap the race at 300 runners to keep everyone safe on the trail.
• Proceeds: Benefit the Palmetto Trail.

🥳 Finish Line Celebration

Enjoy the best Finish Line Celebration! Finish strong at our epic finish line on the beautiful Broad River Trestle at Alston Trail Head on the Palmetto Trail.

• Live Music: We will greet you at the finish line with live music.
• Photography: Enjoy professional photography at the finish.
• Breakfast: Fresh off the grill breakfast awaits!
• Beer: Celebrate your race with a free beer!

👕 Shirt Deadline

• Registration: You must be registered by February 26, 2026, to be guaranteed a shirt!
• Extra Shirts: We will order extra shirts, but no guarantees after the deadline.
• Pickup: Shirts are not guaranteed if you do not pick up before the event.
• Shipping: We are unable to hold shirts or ship them after the race.

🚦 Race Day Details

The True to the Brew 10K Trail Run/Hike will start in Pomaria at the entrance to the Palmetto Trail behind Wilson's Grocery on 5941 US-176 and end at the impressive Broad River trestle. The race will start at 8:30 am!

• Parking: Race Day Parking will be available at the Pomaria Baseball Fields on Folk Street.
• No Parking: There will be no parking around Wilson's Grocery Store.
• Shuttle Information: Buses will begin running as our first finishers clear the finish line.
• Contact: Please contact Mary Roe at mroe@palmettoconservation.org with any questions.

📍 Directions to the Race

Use GPS to Wilson's Grocery, 5841 US176, Pomaria SC 29126

From Columbia Area:

• Start in Columbia, SC.
• Take I-26 West toward Spartanburg.
• Drive about 26 miles to Exit 85 for SC-202 toward Pomaria.
• Turn left onto SC-202 and continue for about 3 miles.
• Turn right onto US-176 West (Broad River Road). Drive about 2 miles, and Wilson’s Grocery will be on your right at 5941 US-176, Pomaria, SC 29126.

From Upstate (Greenville/Spartanburg Area):

• Merge onto I-385 South.
• Continue on I-385 South for approximately 42 miles until it merges with I-26 East toward Columbia.
• Stay on I-26 East for about 30 miles to Exit 72 for SC-121 toward Whitmire/Newberry.
• At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto SC-121 South.
• Continue on SC-121 South for approximately 7 miles.
• Turn right onto US-176 West (also known as Broad River Road) for about 5 miles: Wilson's Grocery will be on your right at 5941 US-176, Pomaria, SC 29126.

⚠️ Important Details

Event is RAIN or SHINE! Dogs are welcome -- on leashes!

• No Strollers: Please, no strollers allowed!
• Refund Policy: This event is non-refundable.
• Deferrals: No race deferrals allowed after 2/15.
• Arrival: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before our start time.

Proceeds benefit The Palmetto Conservation Foundation. Their mission is to foster an appreciation for South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, providing opportunities for active recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other trail systems that can be enjoyed by all in South Carolina, regardless of gender, race, creed, age, or ability.

For more information go to: Palmetto Conservation Foundation

Register for the race here!