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Tico's Gravel Grinder

Columbia, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Event

Tico's Gravel Grinder 10k takes place on October 24, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. The event is the inaugural running of a trail race through Harbison State Forest, with the course primarily on rolling gravel terrain. The distance is 10K. The race supports Palmetto Wildlife Rescue, and proceeds will go to that organization. The event also marks the 10th birthday of Tico, the rescue's resident raccoon.

Logistics

The venue is the Education Center at Harbison State Forest, 5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212. Packet pickup is available Friday 10/24 at Fleet Feet Irmo, 945 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063, from 12 PM to 6 PM, and on race day at the start line from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Registrations are offered at tiered pricing: Early Bird until July 31 ($25), August 1 to September 14 ($30), September 15 to race day ($35), and a race day rate of $40. Participants who register before October 10 are guaranteed a race shirt. On-site vendors include Topo Athletic, Feetures, and Tailwind Nutrition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Carolina Columbia

Race information

Registration
10 km
Tico's Gravel Grinder 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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