Name: Tico's Gravel Grinder 10k
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Columbia

About the Event

Race Description:

Join us for the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K, a trail running adventure through the scenic Harbison State Forest! Celebrate Tico, Palmetto Wildlife Rescue's resident raccoon and beloved ambassador, as he celebrates his 10th birthday with us. This 10K course will challenge you with its rolling gravel terrain, rewarding you with stunning natural views.

The race kicks off at 7:30 AM at the Education Center in Harbison State Forest.

Registration:

• Early Bird (Until July 31): $25

• August 1 - September 14: $30

• September 15 - Race Day: $35

• Race Day: $40

Guarantee your race shirt by registering before October 10th!

Packet Pickup:

• Friday 10/24: Fleet Feet Irmo (945 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063) - 12 PM - 6 PM

• Race Day: Start Line - 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

On-Site Vendors:

Topo Athletic, Feetures, Tailwind Nutrition, and more!

Supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue:

We're proud to support Palmetto Wildlife Rescue, and proceeds from this race will go to this amazing organization! Tico will be there (in spirit if he needs a nap!), and representatives from Palmetto Wildlife will be available to share information about their important work.

Races Offered

Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$25.00

Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K

Oct 24, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

34 days remaining

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$25.00

Tico's Gravel Grinder 10k

Oct 24, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

34 days remaining

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Columbia.

thermostat Temperature

12.8° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.2° / 22.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:30

nightlight Sunset

18:48

About Columbia

Learn more about the host city, Columbia.

Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.