Conquer the Rock 50k
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Conquer the Rock 25K & 50K
Conquer the Rock is held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina, on W. Gate Road. The event offers two distances:
- 25K Bear Crawl 25K, one loop.
- 50K Foothills 50K, two laps, roughly 16,000 feet of elevation change.
The course goes over the summits of Pinnacle and Table Rock. Terrain is steep and rocky and requires careful foot placement; there are sustained climbs and technical descents. The route emphasizes vertical effort rather than flat running.
The 50K has a five hour cutoff at the end of the first lap; runners who miss that cutoff are scored as 25K finishers. There is an overall time limit of 11 hours for the event.
Aid on course includes water-only stations at two locations on the loop and a fully stocked aid station at mile 15.5 for 50K runners starting their second lap. Post-run amenities include pancakes, music, and a social area.
All finishers receive a medal. Additional race items include free race photos, chip timing with live results, a finisher medal, race socks for the first 100 sign-ups, and optional race apparel. Awards include top three overall trophies and age group medals across 15 age categories. The race counts toward the Upstate Trail Series and the Upstate Ultra Series.
Logistics note: parking is at Pinnacle Pavilion via the West Gate entrance; racers pay a $5 special use permit and spectators pay park day use fees. Gear check is available at the Barn at Pinnacle Pavilion. Bathrooms are at the start and finish only. Dogs and headphones are allowed. Cell service is limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
