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Celebrate Spring with a Half Marathon, 15K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run on the trails at Stable View! Lace-up for a thrilling adventure - run or walk - at scenic Stable View equestrian facility, surrounded by a thousand acres of enchanting forests and rolling hills. Earn more than just your finisher's medal here; celebrate your triumph with a stylish t-shirt, indulge in top-notch post-race grub from The Bistro @ Stable View, and enjoy the luxury of a hot shower post-run.
Overall awards go to the top 3 female/male finishers for the Half Marathon, 15K and the 5K. First Male/Female Masters.
Water stops for the 15K & Half Marathon will be at mile 2ish, 5.5 Ish, 7.5 Ish and 9.75 Ish.. Nuun electrolytes will be at miles 5.5ish, 7.5ish and 9.75ish. Gu Chews will be at 7.5ish and 9.75ish.
Water for the 5K is at mile 1.5ish.
And as you tread the trails lined with longleaf pines, you're not just part of a race, but also of a grander vision: Stable View's commitment to conserving and celebrating the region's natural splendor, including efforts to bring back the Red-cockaded woodpecker. It's more than a race; it's a gathering place, a cause, and an unforgettable challenge. Join us and leave your mark on the trails!
For those wishing to wake up near the Start Line or to linger longer after the race, Stable View offers professionally designed lodging - perfect for easing those post-race muscles - or RV Hook Ups. Participants can enjoy the peaceful country setting, while not too far away from dining, sightseeing and shopping in historic downtown Aiken. Further details, pictures and booking for accommodations is on Airbnb or via email [email protected] to reserve directly with Stable View. All RV reservations must reserve directly via Stable View.
FRIDAY EVENTS
Packet Pick Up @ Stable View 4pm-6pm
6:00pm Yoga - Healing Arts @ Stable View
SATURDAY: RACE DAY
Packet Pick-Up @ Stable View from 7:00-8:30am
117 Stable Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Half Marathon Start 8:00am
15K Start 8:00am
5K Start 9:00am
Kids Fun Run Start 10:00am
Rain Or Shine Event - No Refunds
VOLUNTEER AT THE AIKEN TRAILBLAZER
Not a runner? No problem! You can still be part of the FUN on Saturday, April 18 at The Aiken Trailblazer! We’re calling all enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event amazing. Volunteers are essential for cheering on participants, helping with race day operations, and adding to the fun atmosphere. Your energy and support can make all the difference for the runners!
Ready to get involved? Follow this link to sign up as a volunteer:
Volunteer Sign Up Link
Welcome to the Battle of the Run Clubs Team XC Challenge
And by run clubs, we mean Run Clubs, but we also mean run...."clubs".
You can sign up with a group of friends, with family members, and even as an individual. You do not need a complete team to enter; if for some reason your friends don't quite get organized and your team ends up a little short, we'll combine mixed teams to make sure everyone has a chance at a final score. Individuals can enter as "Free Agents," and will be combined into these mixed teams or possibly a team of their own. It's a great way to meet local runners and make new friends.
. If you are entering as an individual, please enter "Free Agent" Team.
So how will the scoring work?
There will be 4 races:
1 mile "Steeplechase" @ 8am - obstacles comprised of small horse jumps (2'-2'6"), ditches, potentially through water and banks
10 Mile @ 8:30am
10k @ 9:00am
5k @ 9:30am
If you register for the 10 mile/10k or 5k and would like to add the 1-mile obstacle course, we’d love to have you give it a try! Simply email [email protected] to request a promo code that will allow you to add the obstacle course to your registration for FREE.
Each runner may choose the distance that suits them best. Each race will be scored equally, as follows:
1st place - 1 point
2nd place - 2 points
3rd place- 3 points
4th place- 4 points
And so on....
Team scores will consist of the top 4 best placings, with the goal of earning the LOWEST overall team score. Additional runners on a team will not add to the score, but can contribute by bumping runners from other teams down in the rankings.
All teams may be of the same gender and run the same race, or any combination of distances/genders that you choose and there is no limit to the number of racers from a single club. The more the merrier.
Deadline for any requests to change or merge teams is 12pm on Friday, January 22.
There is a tiny bit of strategy involved, as a "perfect" team score of 4 (4 wins) does actually require multiple distances and genders.
After the race, stick around for amazing food provided by Stable View's famous Graze and Gaze, relax, play lawn games, and mingle as you wait for your team to finish. Showers are available on site and adult beverages will be available at cost in the Tavern.
Race Schedule:
7 am check in/packet pickup begins
8am 1 mile Obstacle Race starts
8:30 10 mile Race starts
9:00 10k Race starts
9:30 5k Race starts
Awards to follow
Winning team's name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy to be displayed at Stable View and individual trophies will be awarded to winners.
For those wishing to wake up near the Start Line or to linger longer after the race, Stable View offers contemporary lodging - perfect for easing those post-race muscles - or RV Hook Ups. Participants can enjoy the peaceful country setting, but also not be too far away from dining, sightseeing and shopping in historic downtown Aiken. Further details, pictures and booking for accommodations is on Airbnb or via email [email protected] to reserve directly with Stable View. All RV reservations must reserve directly via Stable View.
Event will proceed rain or shine.
T-shirts and exact sizes are not guaranteed after 1/15/2027