Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon

Slater-Marietta, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon

The Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a trail race of 13.1 miles held at Jones Gap State Park with the start and finish at River Falls Lodge, Marietta, SC. The course runs through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area and includes sections of the Rim of the Gap Trail, a climb to Little Pinnacle Mountain, views of Rainbow Falls, and stretches alongside the Middle Saluda River. The course has a reported total elevation gain of about 2,000 feet and transitions from a short road section into single-track trails.

Logistics, aid stations and awards

Registration fees listed include a standard adult entry price of $40 and a youth rate of $15 for ages 1–17. Registration benefits include a finisher medal, custom race bib, complimentary race photos, free admission into Jones Gap State Park on race day, chip timing with live results, post-race pancakes, and a custom collapsible hydration cup. There are only two aid stations on course, located at Mile 2 and Mile 11, offering items such as pickles, cookies, chips, candy, fig newtons, pretzels, and drinks including water, cola, and ginger ale; this is a cup-less event so participants are asked to bring their own hydration vessel. Entry policies allow transfers and distance changes, offer a 15% club discount and a $5 referral credit for referring two runners, and state no refunds or deferrals except in the event of a sellout. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and medals for the top three in each age group (age categories run from 0–9 through 80+). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
2000 m+
Jones Gap Half Marathon
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