Sandhills Trail Race Series

FEB
21-22
2026
Challenge yourself on pine needle singletrack and rolling hills at the Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival in Columbia. Choose looped distances from a 30 hour ultra to 7.5 miles while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.
21-22 Feb 2026
30 hour 50 kilometers 25 kilometers 8 miles

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Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival : February 21-22, 2026

The Sandhills Trail Race Series takes place at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC on February 21-22, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options held on a looped trail course around the park and lake. Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Distances

  • 30-Hour Ultra
  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 7.5-Mile loop

Course, registration and awards

The course uses pine-needle singletrack with a few paved sections around the lake, rolling hills, and lakeside views. The route passes through campsite locations in the park. Parking is at the lake parking lot near the ranger station; a state park pass or day-use fee is required. The event is cupless, so participants must bring their own hydration gear. Aid stations will offer snacks and drinks; examples listed include pickles, cookies, chips, water, Coke, and ginger ale. Overnight timing continues for the 30-hour event with limited crew and aid support overnight.

Registration includes a guided park tour, finisher medal, custom race bib, race sticker, complimentary race photos, chip timing with split tracking, and other event items. Belt buckles are awarded for 100-mile finishers (13 laps). Transfers and distance changes are allowed via the RunSignup profile. No refunds or deferrals are offered unless the event sells out; if sold out, a 50% off code for a future event may be requested. Age-group awards and top-three overall trophies are listed for male and female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

30 hr
30-Hour Ultra
50 km
50k (4 Laps)
25 km
25k (2 Laps)
8 mi
7.5-Mile Fun Loop

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