Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike
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Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike
The Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike is a trail half marathon held on November 21, 2026, at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. The course covers 13.1 miles of well-maintained trails through tall pines and hardwoods, with varied but moderate elevation, multiple creek crossings, and typical late-November leaf cover and crisp air. The event uses the gazebo area at Harbison as the start and finish location and has a five hour time limit.
Three aid stations are on course, located near miles 4.8 and 11 and at the start/finish area. Available snacks include pickles, cookies, chips, Fig Newtons, assorted candy, and pretzels. Hydration offerings list water, Coke, and ginger ale. The event is cup-less and participants are expected to use their own hydration vessel. Wildly Charged is noted as the official hydration sponsor.
All finishers receive a custom finisher medal, a custom race bib, a race tattoo, and a race sticker. Chip timing and live results are provided. A Thanksgiving-style Southern post-race meal is offered at the finish, described as a meat-and-three with vegetarian options. Awards include trophies for the top three overall men and women and age-group medals for multiple age categories. The race is part of the Upstate Race Series and contributes to the Upstate Giving Series supporting local nonprofits. Packet pickup is race day only at the gazebo. Registration opens November 23, 2025, closes April 30, 2026, with a registration fee of $30.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
