True to the Brew Trail Run

Spartanburg, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Event overview

The True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike 13.1 Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Spartanburg, SC. The event is a point-to-point race on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail and covers 13.1 miles. The field is capped at 250 runners. Registration fee listed is $55 and the price increases after December 31, 2025. The race is described as a technical course with moderate terrain and some hills and is recommended for experienced runners and hikers. There is a four hour cut-off time. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course.

Logistics and services

The race starts near Cedar Springs Baptist Church and finishes at Croft State Park. Parking is available at Cedar Springs Baptist Church and at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind on Cedar Springs Road. Shuttles run from the finish back to the parking area approximately every 15 to 20 minutes. Packet pick up occurs the day before at RJ Rockers Brewing Company and on race morning at a Cedar Springs address. Aid stations are placed every 3 to 4 miles and at the finish, offering water, Gatorade and nutrition bars. Restrooms are provided at the start and finish. All finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal and breakfast is served at the finish. Medical coverage is provided at the finish and ATVs are available for assistance on the trail. The course is marked with ribbons, signs and mile markers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
True to the Brew Trail Run/hike Half Marathon - Croft Passage
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