Conquer the Rock 50k

Pickens, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k : March 7, 2026, Table Rock State Park (Pickens, SC)

Conquer the Rock offers trail events at Table Rock State Park with courses that reach the summits of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock. The terrain is described as steep and rocky. The event lists two distances:

  • 25k (one loop)
  • 50k (two laps)

The course listing shows about 16,000 feet of elevation change. Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age-group medals for first through third in each listed age category.

Logistics, aid, and policies

Start/finish and packet pickup are at Pinnacle Pavilion. Time limits and cutoffs: the 50k has an 11-hour time limit and a 5-hour cutoff at the 15.5-mile aid station; the 25k has an 11-hour cutoff. The main aid station and drop-bag location is at mile 15 and supplies listed items such as pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, and crackers. The event is cup-free; participants must carry their own vessel. Required per loop: 32 oz of fluids and 500 calories; failure to carry required gear may result in disqualification. Water-only aid points are listed at miles 6, 9, 21, and 24.

Registration items include a finisher medal, custom race bib, reusable collapsible hydration cup, sample hydration product, race sticker, complimentary race photos, post-run pancakes, and chip timing with live results. Transfers and distance changes are allowed. No refunds or deferrals will be offered unless the event sells out; if sold out, a 50% off code for a future Upstate Race Series event may be requested. Camping and cabins are available with a two-night minimum; standard campsite rates start at $25 per night. Gate fees for park entry are listed by age group. Volunteer shifts of three hours earn a free entry to Upstate Race Series-owned events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
16000 m+
Foothills 50k
25 km
Bear Crawl 25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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