The Sawmill Gauntlet
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The Sawmill Gauntlet
The Sawmill Gauntlet is an endurance event in Laurens, SC held on December 5, 2026 at 8524 Neely Ferry Road. The course is a 2.5-mile loop used by both the running and ruck divisions.
The running division follows a last-runner-standing format. A new lap begins every 45 minutes and each participant must complete one full loop within each window and return to the starting corral before the next lap begins. Missing a lap removes a runner from contention. The final remaining runner must complete one solo 2.5-mile lap to claim victory.
The ruck division is a 12 hour time-based event. Participants must carry a 25 lb ruck (dry weight) at all times while on course. Once a participant starts, they continue until their race ends or the 12 hour period expires. Short breaks are permitted, but any break or pause in movement longer than 30 minutes leads to removal. There is no minimum or maximum lap count; weight checks will be conducted and time on the clock continues uninterrupted. To finish a ruck division attempt, a participant rings a bell.
A side pot tracks total miles by group, recording cumulative miles for ultra runners and for military and first responders; miles count even if a participant does not finish. Registration for the event closes on December 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
