Sandhills Trail Race Series
Columbia, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026
Event details
The Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival is scheduled for February 21-22, 2026 at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC (9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223). The festival is part of the Upstate Race Series and donates proceeds to the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Distances offered:
- 30 Hour
- 50K
- 25K
- 7.5 Mile
Entry fees listed for each event include youth pricing of $15 for ages 1-17. Fees increase after October 30, 2025 for listed events.
Practical information
Registration includes a guided park tour, finisher medal, custom race bib, event-themed giveaways, a race sticker, a custom collapsible hydration cup, complimentary race photos, and chip timing with split tracking. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own hydration gear. Aid stations will provide snacks and drinks (examples listed include pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, water, Coke, and ginger ale). The course runs through campsite locations inside Sesquicentennial State Park; camping and day-use rentals are available and standard park admission fees apply. Limited crew or aid support is provided overnight for the timed event. Awards include top three overall trophies and age-group medals across multiple age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.