Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon

Event overview

The Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon takes place on September 12, 2026, at River Falls Lodge in Marietta, SC (29661). The event distance is 13.1 miles. Registration price listed is $40 for adults and $15 for ages 1–17, with a stated price increase after May 1, 2026. Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Registration includes a finisher medal, a custom race bib, complimentary race photos, chip timing with live results, post-race pancakes, event giveaways, a race sticker, a custom collapsible hydration cup, and a hydration sample.

Course and logistics

The course runs on trails in Jones Gap State Park and the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, and it includes sections of the Rim of the Gap Trail, views of Rainbow Falls, a climb to Little Pinnacle Mountain, and crossings near the Middle Saluda River. Total elevation gain is stated as 2,000 feet. There are two aid stations at Mile 2 and Mile 11; the event is cup-less, so participants should bring their own hydration vessel. Parking and packet pickup are at River Falls Lodge Road, Marietta, at the River Falls Lodge start/finish location. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age-group medals for 1st through 3rd in multiple age categories.

Registration policies

Transfers to another person and changes of distance are permitted through RunSignUp profiles. Race shirts are sold separately. The policy states no refunds or deferrals unless the event sells out; if sold out, a 50% off code for a future Upstate Race Series event may be requested. Club members receive a 15% registration discount and referring two runners yields a $5 discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.