Broad River Half Marathon

Harbison State Forest, United States • 21 Nov 2026

Broad River Half Marathon

The Broad River Half Marathon takes place on November 21, 2026, at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC (5600 Broad River Road). The event is part of the Midland Mountain Trail Series presented by the Upstate Race Series. The listed entry price is $30, with a scheduled price increase after April 30, 2026. Race-day registration is available on a mobile device up until the start, and packet pickup is held on race morning at the gazebo near the start/finish area. The event is a cupless race; participants should bring their own hydration flask or cup.

Course, amenities, and policies

The course runs on trails within Harbison State Forest and includes varied elevation, shady woodlands, creek crossings, and seasonal foliage. Aid stations are located at mile 4.8, mile 11, and the start/finish area. Aid station supplies include pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, candy, pretzels, water, Coke, and ginger ale. There are portable restrooms at the start/finish area only; none are provided on the course.

Participants receive a finisher medal and may order race shirts separately. A post-race Southern-style meal with vegetarian options, a custom collapsible cup, hydration samples, and other race-day giveaways are listed. Dogs are allowed on course. The event enforces a 10-hour time limit. Registration transfers and distance changes are permitted; refunds and deferrals are not offered except under the event sell-out policy. Volunteers who work a 3-hour shift earn a free entry to an Upstate Race Series-owned event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
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