Sandhills Trail Race Series

FEB
20-21
2027
A multi-distance trail festival at Sesquicentennial State Park using a scenic 7.5 mile loop with lake views, singletrack and a central aid station.
20-21 Feb 2027
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 8 miles

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Sandhills Trail Race Series

The Sandhills Trail Race Series is a multi-distance trail festival held February 20–21, 2027 at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC. The event uses a single 7.5 mile loop for all distances and emphasizes natural trail features and lake views.

The loop is mostly soft, pine-needle singletrack with rolling hills, a few smooth paved sections around the lake, and sandy trails beneath tall pines. The route passes campsite areas, so crews and families can access runners at multiple points. One fully stocked aid station sits at the start/finish and is reached every 7.5 miles. The event is cup-less; participants should bring their own hydration vessel. Overnight runners should expect limited crew and aid support during the late-night hours.

Distances

  • 30 Hour
  • 50k
  • 25k
  • 7.5 Mile

Included features listed for finishers and participants include chip timing and live results, a custom race bib and finisher medal, belt buckles for 100-mile finishers, event-themed giveaways, on-site camping nearby, and post-race gathering with music. Parking is available in the open field adjacent to the start/finish; a special use permit fee is collected during registration. The event also supports local nonprofits through the Upstate Giving Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
Sandhills 50k
25 km
Sesqui 25k
8 mi
Sesqui 7.5 Mile
Sandhills 30 Hour

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