18 events in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Events

• What: Moon Shot 5k

• When: July 19th

• Where: Triple Tree Aerodrome

• Address: 330 Mary Hanna Rd, Woodruff, SC 29388

• When: Race Starts at 10:00am

• Packet Pickup: 9:00am

Course Map - HERE

The course will be held at the Triple Tree Aerodrome on the runway that travels out and back with a small loop near the end of the runway.

We're monitoring the heat index, and may make a decision to postpone the race. Final decision will be made at least one week prior to raceday.

The 2025 Dorman Cavalier Cross County Alumni Race will be held on August 9th, 2025 at the Dorman Cross Country Course.

Why?

Fundraiser for the Dorman Cross Country Teams

What?

(2) 100 Meter Fun Runs for Kids - one younger & one older

A 5K race / run / jog / walk for current Dorman runners, Alumni, and family / friends

When?

Saturday, August 9th

8:00am start for the kids race

8:15am start for the 5K

How much?

Free! Opportunity to give to Dorman Cross Country Teams (Online donations accepted as well as cash/check on site)

Highlights:

Music, Food truck, Pelican's SnoBalls,

Fellowship & Memories

Race bibs will be assigned on site

Donations towards Dorman Cross Country will support the purchase of official course markings to the trail, including a plaque/map at the start, along with permanent 1k and mile markers. Conditional approval has already been obtained!

• Pre-Register Online = $30 (Open until 09/25/25 @ 11:59 p.m.)

• Day of Race Registration = $35 (Open on 09/26/25 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.)

WHAT IS THE AMAZING GRACE RACE?

We are running the race with faith! Come join us for a 5K run or run/walk to benefit the children of Sidewalk Hope on Saturday, September 26th. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. and registration will open at 8:00 a.m. The Amazing Grace Race will offer fun for runners of all ages!

• ADULTS - Participants must register for the 5K course (see Register Here link). The 5K course will begin and end at Drayton Mills Marketplace. All registered runners will receive an Amazing Grace Race t-shirt. The Amazing Grace Race is not a timed race; however, 5K medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in both the men's and women's divisions.

• CHILDREN - Children are welcomed at this event! There will be a special FUN ZONE on the Drayton Mills green space for children under the age of 10. Children are welcome to enjoy lots of kid-friendly activities, snacks, and even a special Fun Run just for them. All Fun Run participants will receive a ribbon and a race bracelet upon completion of their run.

WHAT IS SIDEWALK HOPE?

Sidewalk Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to create a positive impact in the lives of children in the heart of our city and the communities in which they live through the hope of Jesus Christ. Sidewalk Hope is a mobile children’s church that takes church beyond the traditional four walls in a big yellow truck ~ right out to the sidewalk where children live and play in their own community!

WHAT DOES SIDEWALK HOPE DO?

Sidewalk Hope currently serves 300-350 children and teens (ages 2-17) each week through weekly visits right in their own communities. Our big yellow truck rolls out each week (year-round) to the sidewalks in four housing developments that are known to be underserved areas of concentrated poverty. We build relationships with the children and teens weekly through fun activities, singing, Bible lessons, food & snacks, and prayer time. In 2025, we were able to provide 750 backpacks full of school supplies and 750 Christmas Blessing bags filled with items such as blankets, toiletries, candy, Bibles or scripture activity books, and toys to children in need.

Throughout the year, Sidewalk Hope faithfully serves by providing weekly food bags filled with snacks and fresh fruit for the children. We offer leadership activities and field trips for teens, sponsor and send up to 25 teens to Camp Grace each summer, and provide extra food during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. Additionally, we distribute Bibles, toiletries, blankets, coats, hats, gloves, and food boxes to meet urgent needs. Sidewalk Hope is committed to meeting not only the spiritual needs of the children and teens we serve, but also their physical and emotional needs — all as a way to share the full love of Christ.

This year, Sidewalk Hope is celebrating 11 years of service to the youth in Spartanburg's community and we are preparing to expand into the Greenville area soon! By regularly meeting children where they live, personally investing in their lives, building long-term relationships, presenting the Gospel, and demonstrating the love of Christ in accessible ways, Sidewalk Hope is able to bring hope to an underserved population of children. Currently, there are no other organizations doing this type of ministry in our area.

HOW WILL THIS RACE HELP?

The proceeds from The Amazing Grace Race will directly benefit the children and teens served by Sidewalk Hope all year long. Join us for a morning of fun with your family and friends — and make a lasting impact in the lives of some truly amazing young people!

Mark your calendar and register TODAY!

While not required, we invite you to consider making a donation along with your registration. Your investment will yield a return beyond measure as we share the love of Christ with the next generation.

Come join us for a great day for an even better cause! Serious runners, casual joggers, and family strollers alike will fill the Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg on September 26th for the Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer Race! All proceeds go to Upstate children battling cancer through Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.

1 Mile Route

5k Route

Prizes:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Top Male & Female Age Group

Age Group Categories

• 0-16

• 17-34

• 35-54

• 55-69

• 70+

Race Shirts

T-shirts are limited to our first 200 registrants! Sizes will be dependent upon availability unless you registered prior to October 15.

Join/Create a Team/Group

• Navigate to the Race Page.

• Select Sign Up to begin the registration process.

• Enter in all participant information

• Select Join/Create a team

• If joining you can search for the team

• If the team has not been created you can select "create team"

• From there you can type in team name and optional password

• Follow additional registration steps to complete registration

o donations

o shirt selection

o waiver

o payment

• Participants will receive a confirmation email of registration and group/team

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon! Embrace the Challenge of 13.1 miles on the Croft Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail! We are capping the race at 250 runners only. This Race SELLS OUT every year -- So Hurry and Get Registered! For more information about the Croft Passage please visit:

https://palmettoconservation.org/passage/croft-passage/

We can't wait to celebrate your finish with a custom bottle opener medal and fresh cooked breakfast with all the fixins! Join us at RJ ROCKERS BREWERY on Friday, Oct. 2nd for Packet Pick Up. Get a FREE Beer by showing your enjoy a FREE concert . It's our way of thanking you for your support of the Palmetto Trail!

**SHIRT GUARANTEE DEADLINE: 9/1/2026. We will order extra but can only guarantee your size and availability if your register before our deadline. Our website will show you inventories of what sizes are available when you register.

No Refunds. No Deferrals. Race is Rain or Shine! No Bib exchanges after 9/25/26.

For safety reasons, no strollers or dogs are allowed on the course. You must be over the age of 14 to register for the race.

This course is moderate with some hills! There is a 4 hour cut off time to complete this race. This is a technical course and is recommended for experienced runners.

This event is in memory of our dear friend and Spartan Josh Lee. Proceeds from the race will be given to the Josh Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund at USC Upstate. The Scholarship Fund was generously set up by Johnny & Laurie, Josh's parents and it directly benefits the USC Upstate Cross Country and Track & Field programs. We look forward to seeing you out there! For those that are not able to attend, please feel free to make a donation to this great cause.

Early Packet Pick Up- Friday Oct 9th 4pm-6pm at Hodge Building on USC Upstate's campus, 800 University Way, Spartanburg SC 29303

Awards will be given to the following age groups for Male and Female

Top 3 overall

10 Under

11- 14

14-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75 Over

🏅 PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA

CAMP CROFT STATE PARK – SPARTANBURG, SC

"HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT."

To all runners, patriots, and warriors of the trail—This is not your average race. This is a mission. The Prisoner of War Ultra returns to the historic grounds of Camp Croft, once the proving ground for over 200,000 American soldiers during World War II. These were men forged in grit, trained for battle, and prepared to defend freedom. Now it’s your turn to step into their legacy.

This November, you’ll report for duty at Croft State Park, a 7,000-acre stretch of rugged South Carolina terrain that once echoed with the cadence of marching boots and rifle fire. Today, the only sounds you’ll hear are the pounding of your heart, the rhythm of your breath, and—if the wind is right—the distant reports from the James O. Thomason Firing Range over the ridge. A reminder that freedom is never free.

Whether you choose the 8 Mile, 25K, or the full 50K ultra distance, each loop of this course is a tribute to the resilience, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit of our nation's warriors—past and present. The course winds through a figure-eight loop, challenging your body and testing your will. This is more than trail running—it’s a tactical engagement with nature, pain, and purpose.

You won't face it alone. You'll be surrounded by a company of runners bound by grit and honor. Every step, every mile is a salute to those who gave more. The community forged on this course is strong. This is a place where strangers become teammates, and pain becomes pride.

🔱 MISSION BRIEFING:

What: 50K Ultra, 25K, & 8 Mile Trail Race

Where: Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC

Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302

When: All races launch at 0900 hours (9:00 AM sharp)

Packet Pickup: Begins at 0800 hours at the Activity Center (base camp)

🗺 COURSE LAYOUT:

50K Operatives: 2 full figure-eight loops

25K Operatives: 1 full loop

8 Mile Scouts: Complete the northern section of the figure-eight

Central checkpoint and aid station located at the Activity Center—report there each loop.

The terrain? Challenging. Technical. Relentless. Just how we like it. The route is marked, but it’s your job to stay sharp. This is

South Carolina’s backcountry—expect roots, rocks, and real elevation.

• COURSE MAP HERE

🏕 DROP ZONE & SUPPORT:

Personal tents and drop bags may be staged at the designated base camp area. Keep it organized and clear of operational zones. This is a "pack in, pack out" operation—we leave no trace but boot prints and honor behind.

🥤 RATION POINTS:

• One centralized Aid Station at Start/Finish

• Stocked with: pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, assorted candy

• Hydration includes: Water, Coke, and Ginger Ale

• This is a cup-less event—bring your own canteen or hydration vessel.

• Homemade ration donations are welcome. Keep your brothers and sisters fueled!

🎖 WHY YOU RUN:

You don’t sign up for the Prisoner of War Ultra to collect a medal—though you'll earn one.

You run this race to pay tribute—to our veterans, to the POWs, to those who came home changed, and to those who never came home at all.

You run to prove that in a world full of shortcuts and surrender, there are still those who choose the harder path.

So gear up, soldier. Lace your boots. Tighten your pack. And prepare to face the challenge with courage, humility, and heart.

This is the Prisoner of War Ultra—where endurance meets remembrance.

General’s orders: REGISTER NOW. Stand with us. Run with purpose.

One Epic Run

Croft State Park

December 6th, 2025

Welcome to the resurrected One Epic Run. This race will bring back some muddy memories with a mix of rain and nostalgia.

Bring a cup to place a rock in for each lap completed!

Self Manual Timing and reporting at the end of your event

Event Details

• Where: Croft State Park: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302

• When: December 6th @ 9am

Course Map - HERE

The course will consist of the old 5k loop over to the Southside!

Address

Runners can enter the park at the following address: 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Once you enter the park please follow the signs to main park office adjacent to Campground loop 1.

Aid Stations

Please bring a dish to share with runners as this will be the official aid station of the 2023 One Epic Run Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations

Camping Reservations & Admission - HERE

Once an World War II army training base, Croft State Park offers Camping and Day-Use reservations over more than 7,000-acres of wooded terrain. The Army infantry training camp was shut down in 1947 and two years later, the property was reopened as Croft State Park. With over 45 miles of trails to explore and 165-acre Lake Craig, the park is a recreational favorite for anyone who loves the outdoors.

• $6 adults - $1.50 SC seniors - $1.00 children age 6-15 - age 5 & younger are free