Firebreak Running Festival

Run marathon or half marathon laps through Harbison State Forest trails with varied elevation and creek crossings. Finishers earn medals and Southern post race food while supporting the Upstate youth team.

Explore sandy ridges and singletrack loops around Sesquicentennial State Park at the Sandhills Trail and Ultra Festival on February 21 and 22, 2026. Choose from ultra and shorter looped distances for a scenic, community driven trail challen..

Test your endurance at The Sand Monster, a 6 hour trail challenge at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia on March 15, 2026. Run as many 3.5 mile shaded, sandy loop laps as you can and compete for overall and masters awards.

Run or hike a scenic 10K on the Palmetto Trail in Pomaria, South Carolina, finishing atop the Broad River Trestle. Proceeds support the Palmetto Trail and finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal.

Hit the trails at Harbison State Forest for the Dirty Harry 5K, a scenic run or walk in Columbia, SC on Saturday April 25, 2026. Presented by Fleet Feet Columbia, this community race is perfect for runners and walkers alike.

Hit the trails at Harbison State Forest in Columbia for the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K on July 12, 2026. This eco friendly race rewards every finisher with a shirt and medal and celebrates trail running for all paces.