Paris Mountain Half Marathon

Paris Mountain Half Marathon

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, SC (2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609). The event is part of the Upstate Race Series. Registration pricing shown on the event page includes a current price of $40, a youth price of $15 for ages 1-17, and a note that the price increases after March 31, 2026. Sponsorship/vendor space is listed with a fee of $100.

Course, services and policies

The race is a single 13.1-mile loop that starts and finishes at Shelter #3. The course has a listed total elevation gain of 2,300 feet and includes single-track trails, wide switchbacks, three lakes with waterfalls, and two climbs. Aid stations are located at mile 4.6 and mile 10.4; listed aid items may include pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, and pretzels, with hydration options such as water, cola, and ginger ale. The event is listed as cup-less, so participants are expected to provide their own hydration vessels. Packet pickup is indicated at Shelter #3 behind the main parking lot. Park day-use fees are shown: $6 adults, $3.75 South Carolina seniors, $3.50 children ages 6-15, and free for children 5 and under.

Included items and policies listed for registrants: finisher medal, custom race bib, event giveaways, post-race pancakes, complimentary race photos, a collapsible hydration cup, and other swag. Registration policies note transfers, distance changes, club and referral discounts, and no refunds or deferrals except in the case of a sellout. Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and 1st–3rd place age-group medals in multiple age categories. Volunteer shifts of three hours are listed as earning a free entry to Upstate Race Series-owned events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.