Carolina Thread 8Hr
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Carolina Thread 8/4Hr
Held May 8, 2027 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, this event is organized by BALS Racing and offers time-based trail races on a looped course. The course uses part of the Westminster Park trail system and follows a 1.75 mile loop with about 155 ft of elevation gain and loss per loop; in 2027 the loop is run in the clockwise direction.
Distances and formats:
- 8 hour race
- 4 hour race
There is ample open field space near the start and finish for crews and setup. The venue includes a playground, open fields, an 18 hole frisbee disc golf course that hosted the 2026 National Collegiate Championships, restroom facilities, river fishing where a license is required, and a pavilion with capacity for at least two hundred runners.
Aid is provided at a single station located at the start/finish area and includes organic food such as fruit, chips, candy, and cookies, water, and Just Ingredients Electrolytes. Hot organic food will be prepared during the event. A swag bag is provided and will include BALS logo merchandise, a BALS sticker, and additional items. All finishers receive a handmade medal and a Carolina Thread sticker. Top three male and female finishers in each race receive custom handmade awards via Wicked Skins Awards.
Packet pick up is scheduled the day before and on race day at the start/finish area. Pacers are not allowed except by case-by-case authorization from race staff. No refunds are issued; transfers and a one year pregnancy deferral are available under the event policy. Entry fees range from USD 87.50 to USD 110.00. The event designates a Red Fox as its spirit animal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
