Sandhills Trail Race Series
Columbia, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival is scheduled for February 21-22, 2026 at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. The event includes multiple trail race options, chip timing with split tracking, aid stations with snacks and drinks, and packet pickup at Shelter #1. Race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Camping and day-use options are available at the park; listed park admission fees apply.
Race distances
- 7.5 Mile - one lap of singletrack with lakeside sections.
- 25K - two laps of the course.
- 50K - four laps of the course.
- 30-Hour - continuous timed event with overnight running.
Course and logistics
The course is mostly soft pine-needle singletrack with some paved sections around the lake and rolling hills. The event is cupless; participants must provide their own hydration gear. Limited crew and aid support is noted overnight for the 30-hour event. The course map is provided by the organizer.
Registration, fees and awards
Listed entry fees vary by event (examples: $95 for the 30-hour, $75 for 50K, $50 for 25K, $45 for 7.5-mile). Youth pricing ($15) is listed for ages 1–17. Prices increase after February 1, 2026. Top three overall finishers receive trophies; age group awards are given for multiple age categories and 100-mile finishers may receive belt buckles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.