About this race
True to the Brew is a 13.1-mile trail run and hike in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The morning start is near Cedar Springs Baptist Church, with the finish inside Croft State Park. The race follows the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail and is designed for experienced trail runners. The route is technical, moderately hilly, and has a four-hour cutoff. Entry is limited to 250 runners, participants must be over 14, and the race sells out annually.
The point-to-point course includes parking near the start and shuttle service back from Croft State Park. Aid stations are located every 3 to 4 miles, with restrooms at the start and finish. A bag drop is also available. The race incorporates a brewery theme: packet pickup is at RJ Rockers Brewery, offering runners a beer and a concert. Finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal. A cooked breakfast is provided after the event, along with awards for overall, masters, and age-group placings.