Midland Mountain Trail Series

Midland Mountain Trail Series : event overview

The Midland Mountain Trail Series takes place on November 22, 2025, at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC (5600 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212). The event offers a trail marathon and a half marathon on a course that uses laps: the marathon is two laps and the half marathon is one lap. Race proceeds and donations support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Entry fees listed in the event information are $55 for the marathon and $45 for the half marathon, with prices increasing after October 15, 2025. Race shirts are sold separately. No refunds or deferrals are offered unless the event sells out.

Course, aid stations, and logistics

The course runs on Harbison State Forest trails, with varied elevation, wooded sections, and creek crossings. This is a cupless event; participants should bring their own hydration cup or flask. Three aid stations are placed on the course and at the start/finish area, offering snacks and drinks including pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, candy, pretzels, water, Coke, and ginger ale. Post-race provisions include soup and a traditional Southern "meat and three" served to participants, a finisher medal, custom race bibs, giveaways, and a custom collapsible hydration cup. Parking requires a $5 day-use fee (cash or kiosk scan); volunteers assist with parking. Registration policies allow transfers and distance changes; a 15% club discount and a referral discount for referring two or more runners are available. Awards include top-three overall trophies and age-group medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.