Prisoner of War Trail Race

Spartanburg, United States • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Prisoner of War Trail Race is a trail running event on November 8, 2025 at Croft State Park, 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The event is presented by the Upstate Race Series and includes three distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 8 Mile

Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Packet pickup takes place at the Activity Center on race day. Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person or change to a different distance. Club members receive a 15% registration discount and referrals of two or more runners qualify for a $5 discount. No refunds or deferrals are offered unless the event sells out.

Course, logistics and awards

The course uses a figure-eight layout: the 50K covers two full figure-eight loops, the 25K one full loop, and the 8 Mile follows the northern section of the figure-eight. A central checkpoint and the aid station are located at the Activity Center. The route is marked; terrain includes roots, rocks, and notable elevation. Personal tents and drop bags may be staged at a designated base camp area; participants are asked to pack in and pack out. This is a cup-less event; runners must bring their own hydration vessel. The centralized aid station offers water, Coke, ginger ale, and various food items including pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, and assorted candy. Finishers receive a gear pack that includes a finisher medal, custom bib, collapsible hydration cup, event giveaways, a race sticker, and complimentary race photos. Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive trophies; age group awards and series recognition are provided. Age groups begin at 0–9 and extend to 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Pow 50k
25 km
Infantry 25k
8 mi
Semper Fi 8 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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