Half Marathon races near Graniteville

The Savannah River Marathon crosses the South Carolina-Georgia border on a small autumn race day based in North Augusta and Augusta. It provides a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K, with staggered morning starts and a total field limited to approximately 225 runners across all distances. The marathon begins and ends at the Lake Olmstead entrance to the Augusta Canal Trail, then proceeds out and back alongside the Savannah River. The course follows the North Augusta Greeneway, River Levee Trail, and Augusta Canal Trail, combining rolling hills, riverfront sections, and tree-lined paths. Augusta Run Club organizes the event, and the seven-hour finish limit accommodates a wide range of runners without becoming a large city marathon.

Stable View Aiken Trailblazer is a Halloween-themed trail race at the Stable View equestrian facility in Aiken, South Carolina. Runners can choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 5K Steeplechase option, or Kids Fun Run, suiting longer-distance runners, families, and those seeking a short fall trail race. The course crosses trails across the 1,000-plus acre facility, featuring gently rolling hills and wooded sections. The steeplechase 5K adds a few jumps and a water jump near the finish, complementing the horse-country setting. Finishers receive a medal and shirt, with post-race food and hot showers available. Awards are presented to the top three female and male finishers in the half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The Aiken Trailblazer Halloween races are Halloween-themed trail runs held at Stable View, a 1,000-acre equestrian facility in Aiken. The race distances offered include a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run. The courses follow Stable View's trails, featuring gentle rolling hills and wooded sections. Four aid stations will provide water and Nuun. Participants receive a finisher medal, shirt, post-race food, and access to hot showers. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in the half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Age group awards, for those aged 14 and under up to 75 and over, are given to first-place finishers. The marathon, the newest distance, maintains the Halloween theme, with a chance of spotting the Headless Horseman along the course.

The Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K begins at SRP Park in North Augusta, South Carolina. The half marathon starts at 8:00 AM, with the 10K and 5K following. The course's unique feature is crossing from South Carolina into Georgia and back. This road race series offers chip timing, live results, finisher medals, and awards for overall and age-group winners in all three distances. The route starts in North Augusta, utilizing the North Augusta Greeneway and passing through downtown before crossing the Savannah River into Augusta, Georgia. Augusta, the hometown of James Brown, adds a musical heritage element to the course. The finish returns runners to SRP Park, completing the circuit from the baseball park start to a home-plate-style finish. The half marathon includes six water stops, with Gu and Nuun at select stations, and the 10K also provides on-course nutrition. Participant numbers are limited to 1,800, indicating strong local interest that may lead to registration closing before race weekend.

The Augusta Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K all begin and end at Augusta University’s Summerville Campus, next to the Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. This annual road race takes place in Augusta, Georgia, with the half marathon starting first, followed by the 10K and 5K. Participants can select from a 13.1-mile race, a 10K, a 5K, or a virtual option. A free Youth Fun Run is available for children in kindergarten through third grade. The courses are USATF certified, ensuring accurate distance measurement. Each race also qualifies participants for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. The Augusta Sports Council organizes the event, with Georgia Carolina Orthopedics as the presenting sponsor. Proceeds benefit the council’s local sports initiatives and the G.A.M.E.S. Scholarship Fund, which awards selected graduating high school student athletes each May. The council originated from Augusta volunteers aiming to increase local sporting events and has since helped establish, attract, or support hundreds of community events.