Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K

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Date 07 Aug, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $25.00 – $40.00
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Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K

About the event

South Carolina Trail Runners
Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K
Runners and families are invited to enjoy the great outdoors on the doorstep of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest South Carolina.
Saturday, August 8, 2026  ·  Table Rock State Park, Pickens, SC
About the Race

Runners and families are invited to enjoy the great outdoors on the doorstep of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest South Carolina.

All racers will welcome the sight of the finish line, where there will be plenty of food and ice cold drinks to replenish your body after a tough run.

📍 Race Day Details
DateSaturday, August 8, 2026
LocationTable Rock State Park, The Pinnacle Pavilion (formerly known as The Barn)
Address1025 Table Rock State Park Road, Pickens, SC 29671
Park EntryDon't forget your $6.00 entry fee into the park at the front gate. We love our SC parks!
Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup6:30 AM at The Pinnacle Pavilion
🏃 The Events
15K  ·  7:30 AM
Currently closer to a 17K. Climbs nearly 2,000 feet over the first 5 miles to the high point of Pinnacle Mountain.
5K  ·  7:35 AM
Great for novice trail runners and experienced racers alike.
Race Morning Timeline
7:15 AMPre-race announcements and course briefing
7:30 AM15k starts
7:35 AM5k starts
 Results are live on the race page as runners finish; awards follow once each event's top finishers are in

Times are based on the start times above.

🗺️ Course
5K

The scenic 5K course is great for novice trail runners and experienced racers alike. The single track trails meander along and across scenic Carrick Creek from the nature center as you climb toward Pinnacle Mountain. After a short climb, the 5K runners will race downhill, looping back toward the start/finish line.

15K

Up for more of a challenge? The 15K race course, which is currently closer to a 17K, will test the most seasoned trail runners. It follows the same route as the 5K for the first two miles. However, the 15K course climbs nearly 2,000 feet over the first 5 miles. You will struggle to make it over several gaps and reach the race's high point of Pinnacle Mountain. As you descend you will be rewarded with spectacular views from Bald Rock and other overlooks. More stream crossings, gnarly roots and jagged rocks will keep you on your toes as you wind your way back down the valley toward the finish.

Parking

Please enter the park at the West Gate and turn left at the Country Store, driving past the start/finish line to park at the Pinnacle Pavilion.

What's Included
Race Shirt
Receive our super soft shirts.
Finisher Award
Finishers awards will be provided to all runners.
Post-Race Food
Plenty of food and ice cold drinks at the finish.
🏆 Race Awards
  • First, second and third place overall winners
  • First place Masters male and female
  • First place age group awards
Age Group Categories
9 & Under10-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980+
Race Policies
  • Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
  • No refunds: all registrations are final.
Let's Stay Connected

Races offered

07Aug

15k

Running

Distance
15K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$40.00
07Aug

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:35
Entry fee
$25.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for August in Pickens.

Temperature19.4° / 29.7°
Feels like20.6° / 31.1°
Sunshine hours10h 51m
Rainfall2.8 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.8%
Max UV indexHigh (7.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:51
Sunset20:16

About Pickens

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Pickens, formerly called Pickens Courthouse, is a city in and the county seat of Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,126 at the 2010 census. Pickens changed its classification from a town to a city in 1998, but it was not reported to the Census Bureau until 2001. It was named after Andrew Pickens (1739–1817), an American revolutionary soldier and US Congressman for South Carolina.

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