Sandhills Trail Race Series
Columbia, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held February 21-22, 2026 at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. It is presented as part of the Upstate Race Series and includes timed and looped race formats. Registration prices listed for adults are $75 for the 30-hour event, $65 for the 50k, $40 for the 25k, and $35 for the 7.5-mile event; youth pricing is shown as $15 for ages 1-17.
Distances
- 30-Hour Ultra
- 50K
- 25K
- 7.5 Mile
Course, logistics and awards
The course runs on singletrack and sandy ridges through pine forest and around Sesqui lake, with some short paved sections and rolling hills. The layout uses laps; the course also passes through campsite areas. The event is cupless, so participants must bring their own hydration gear. Aid stations offer snacks such as pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, water, Coke, and ginger ale. Chip timing with split tracking is provided.
Awards and policies include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers, age-group medals for 1st–3rd places, and recognition in the Upstate Trail Series. Transfers and distance changes are allowed through the RunSignUp profile; refunds and deferrals are generally not offered unless the event sells out. Volunteer shifts may earn a free entry to Upstate Race Series-owned events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.