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Sat, Mar 06, 2027 at 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location:
W. Gate Road
Pickens County, South Carolina
29671
United States
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25k 50k Run Trail Walk

UDPATES for 2027 Races Coming Soon!

Potential Updates to Course, Location, Time

NEW Swag, Apparel, Medals, and MORE!

Registration set to open for this race on September 1st

The First 100 Participants Receive Custom Race Socks

🏞️ Welcome to the Mountain’s Challenge

So, you wish to walk among the clouds? ☁️ Then lace up, for this journey takes you over the mighty backs of Pinnacle Mountain and the legendary Table Rock, two of South Carolina’s tallest guardians of stone. 🗻

These trails? They ain't gentle. They're steep, rocky, and relentless—but also stunningly beautiful. 🌄 Every switchback, every climb, every gasping moment rewards you with panoramic views most only dream of. And when your legs tremble at the summit, the mountains whisper: You are strong. You are worthy.

🥾 Why You’ll Love (and Respect) This Race

🐻 Bear Crawl 25k – One brutal loop

🐐 Foothills 50k – Two soul-shaping laps

🪨 16,000 feet of elevation change

🏔️ Summits of Pinnacle & Table Rock

🌲 A tight-knit tribe of trail runners to share the journey with

Race Day Details

📍 Where: Table Rock State Park – Use West Gate Road

📆 When: March 6th, 2027 – Both races start at 8:00am sharp

🏕️ Start/Finish & Packet Pickup: Pinnacle Pavilion (90 min prior)

View the COURSE MAP HERE

🏕️ Stay a While, Will Ya?

Table Rock is a gem of the Southeast—3,000 acres of rugged beauty, peaceful lakes, and cozy cabins. Make a weekend of it! 🏞️ So… are ya ready to Conquer the Rock?

  • 🧗‍♂️ Come climb with us.

  • 🔥 Come suffer with us.

  • 🏔️ Come rise with us.

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