Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k

🏞️ 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 7th, 2026 – Both races start at 8:00am sharp

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

View the COURSE MAP HERE

🏃‍♂️ 50k Details

• 11 hour time limit ⏳
• 5 hour cutoff for 15.5 mile aid station 

🏃‍♂️ 25k Details

• 11 hour cutoff

Aid Stations

Main Aid Station & Drop Bags at Mile 15

• Pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, crackers, and more
• If you like to bake. bring something to share with the trail fam!
• 🚫 Cup-Free Event! Bring yer own vessel!
• 🍽️ Required Per Loop:
  • 32 oz fluids
  • 500 calories
  • ❗Failure to carry the required gear = disqualification. This trail respects only those who come prepared.

🪣 Water Only at

• Mile 6
• Mile 9
• Mile 21
• Mile 24

 
🏕️ 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 ye ready to Conquer the Rock?

• 🧗‍♂️ Come climb with us.
• 🔥 Come suffer with us.
• 🏔️ Come rise with us.

Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

• Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
• Transfer & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Distance Changes

• Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
• Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

• Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
• Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

• Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
• Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

✅ Refunds & Deferrals

• No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
• If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.