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Prisoner of War Trail Race

Spartanburg, United States • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Prisoner of War Trail Race takes place on November 8, 2025 at Croft State Park, 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC. The event is part of the Upstate Race Series and lists donations and race proceeds as supporting the Upstate Running Club youth team. Three trail distances are offered:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 8 Mile

Packet pickup is handled at the Activity Center (base camp). Race swag and finish items listed by the organizer include a finisher medal, custom race bib, collapsible hydration cup, event-themed giveaways, a custom race tattoo, race sticker, complimentary race photos, and post-race food.

Course, support and awards

The course is described as a marked figure-eight loop at Croft State Park. The 50K covers two full figure-eight loops, the 25K covers one full loop, and the 8 Mile follows the northern section of the figure-eight. The organizer notes technical trail terrain with roots, rocks, and elevation. A central checkpoint and one aid station are located at the Activity Center and serve each loop. The aid station is stocked with pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, assorted candy, and beverages including water, Coke, and ginger ale. This is a cup-less event; participants should bring their own canteen or hydration vessel. Personal tents and drop bags may be staged at the designated base camp area under a pack-in, pack-out policy.

Trophies are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group awards are given for multiple categories, and the event participates in the Upstate Trail Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Carolina Spartanburg

Race information

Website
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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