Prisoner of War Trail Race
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About the race
The Prisoner of War Trail Race stage, called the Infantry 25K, is a trail event at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The course is one single loop across about 7,000 acres of former Camp Croft, running on roots, rocks, and sustained climbing. The race starts and finishes at the McFadden trailhead, which also serves as the central aid station. Aid stations are located at the start/finish and at approximately every 8 miles on course.
Stations offer water, Coke, ginger ale, and snacks including pickles, cookies, chips, Fig Newtons, pretzels, and assorted candy. The event is cup-less; runners should bring their own hydration vessel. There is a five hour time limit for the 25K and all runners must be off course by the published cutoff. Parking is available in designated race parking areas; the upper day use lot is reserved for horse trailers and park guests.
Portable restrooms and a gear drop area are provided at the McFadden trailhead base camp. Cell service is limited at the venue. Finishers receive a medal. Additional items and recognitions described by the organizer include a first 100 sign-ups offering race socks, a race tee available as an add-on, live chip timing and results, trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers, and age group medals for the top three in each age category.
The event supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate as part of the Upstate Giving Series. A post-race barracks bash provides food and music, including pancakes and soup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
