Sandhills Trail Race Series

Columbia, United States • 20-21 Feb 2027

Sandhills Trail Race Series

The Sandhills Trail Race Series takes place at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The event features a variety of distances held on a 7.75 mile loop circuit. The terrain consists primarily of soft pine needle covered singletrack trails with some smooth paved sections around the lake. The course includes rolling hills and lakeside views.

Participants can choose from the following event distances:

  • 7.5 Miles: One lap of the forest and lakeside loop.
  • 25K: A two-lap course.
  • 50K: A four-lap race.
  • 100 Miles / 30 Hour Ultra: A time-based challenge where participants complete as many laps as possible. Finishing 13 laps earns a belt buckle.

A fully stocked aid station is located at the start and finish line of the loop. Available items typically include pickles, cookies, candy, chips, pretzels, water, and soda. This is a cupless event, and runners are required to provide their own hydration gear. An additional water station with five-gallon jugs is positioned at the campground loop near the five-mile marker.

The event site includes an open field adjacent to the start area where participants can set up personal base camps with 10x10 tents. Facilities allow for overnight camping or resting between laps. Access to the state park requires a daily parking fee or a state park pass. Timing is provided for all distances, with live results and lap tracking for the multi-hour event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
Sandhills 30 Hour
50 km
Sandhills 50k
25 km
Sesqui 25k
8 mi
Sesqui 7.5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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