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! We can't wait to see YOU on our Peak to Prosperity Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail. As you know, this event SELLS OUT every year! Get registered early. We will cap the race this year 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. We will greet you at the finish line with live music, professional photography, fresh off the grill breakfast and a free beer to celebrate your race!

Shirt Deadline

• Deadline Date: You must be registered by March 3, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt!
• Extra Shirts: We will order extra shirts, but there are NO GUARANTEES of a race shirt after the February 26 deadline.
• Pickup Information: Shirts are not guaranteed if you do not pick up before the event.
• Policy: We are unable to hold shirts or ship them after the race. We appreciate your understanding!

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 8:30am!

• 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 Service: The buses will begin running as our first finishers clear the finish line.
• Contact: Please do not hesitate to contact Mary Roe at mroe@palmettoconservation.org with any questions.

Directions to the Race

Use GPS to Wilsons Grocery, 5841 US176, Pomaria SC 29126

From Columbia Area

• Start: in Columbia, SC.
• Route: Take I-26 West toward Spartanburg.
• Exit: Drive about 26 miles to Exit 85 for SC-202 toward Pomaria.
• Details: 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.
• Turn: Wilson's Grocery will be on your right at 5941 US-176, Pomaria, SC 29126.

Important Details

• Weather: Event is RAIN or SHINE!
• Pets: Dogs are welcome — on leashes!
• Strollers: No STROLLERS please!
• Policy: This event is non-refundable. No race deferrals allowed after 2/15. No Bib Exchanges after 3/15. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before our start time. For participant safety, those who arrive after the start will not be permitted on the course.

Proceeds Benefiting

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 Now

To register, visit the following link: True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Registration.