Sandhills Trail Race Series
Columbia, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026
Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival : February 21-22, 2026
The event is part of the Upstate Race Series and takes place at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. Race options include multiple trail and ultra formats on a looped course. Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.
Distances
- 30-Hour Ultra
- 50K
- 25K
- 7.5 Mile Fun Loop
Course, logistics and awards
The course runs on singletrack and mixed surfaces near Sesqui Lake, with pine-needle trail sections and some paved stretches around the lake. The race uses a looped format with multiple laps for longer distances. Camping and day-use areas are on course; parking is at the lake parking lot near the ranger station and a state park pass or day pass is required. The event is cupless, so participants must provide their own hydration gear. Overnight support for the 30-hour event is limited; timing continues overnight.
Registration includes a guided park tour, finisher medal, custom bib, event giveaways, complimentary race photos, chip timing with split tracking, and a collapsible hydration cup. Top three overall male and female finishers receive trophies. Age group awards are given for first through third in each category, with age groups listed from 0–9 up to 80+. Transfer and distance-change options are available; refunds and deferrals are generally not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.