Courses de Half Marathon près de Gantt

The Hartness Half Marathon & 5K takes place on the Hartness property in Greenville, South Carolina, situated near Pelham Road and Interstate 85. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 5K. The course incorporates varied terrain beyond typical road miles, including pavement, trails, dirt roads, gravel roads, and grass fields. The route crosses the Hartness property and extends into its nature preserve, offering a mixed-surface run distinct from conventional city road races. The surfaces are maintained well, making the event accessible for beginners yet providing sufficient variety for competitive runners. The event has partnered with Set Up Events and has contributed to local causes such as Make-A-Wish South Carolina and A Child's Haven.

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra race held at the 120-acre Preserve at Lakewood in Greenville, South Carolina, just before the winter solstice. All participants run on the same 1.5-mile grass loop, featuring wide paths and rolling hills. The distance completed depends on the number of laps a runner finishes: 34 laps for the 50-mile race, 21 for the 50K, 18 for the marathon, 9 for the half marathon, and 4 for the 10K. Each loop must be completed in under 25 minutes, making the race a test of endurance and pace management. The longer races commence around sunset and proceed through the night. The marathon, half marathon, and 10K start before dawn. The course loops back to a barn serving as the start/finish line, aid station, and personal staging area, providing runners a consistent base between laps. This is a lap-by-lap elimination format; failing to meet the pace cutoff results in disqualification. It is also a cup-less event, requiring runners to provide their own cup.

Le Snowbird Challenge, ça se passe à Riverwest Preserve. Tu as quatre distances au choix : 50k, half marathon, 5.2 miles, ou le Reindeer Relay. Peu importe l'option, tout le monde utilise la même boucle de 2.62-mile. Le principe, c'est que la journée s'organise autour de circuits répétés plutôt que d'un parcours linéaire. Pour le 50k, tu enchaînes les tours jusqu'à atteindre la distance d'ultra, tandis que les coureurs des distances plus courtes et les équipes de relais découvrent le parcours hivernal sur moins de tours. C'est Upstate Race Series qui organise cet événement, avec une approche un peu décalée de la course par temps froid. Dans leur description, ils parlent d'une course pour des "true winter wanderers" et d'un "frosty little proving ground", un petit clin d'œil à ceux qui préféreraient courir au chaud. L'inscription comprend l'entrée au parc, et ceux qui finissent reçoivent des médailles et des dossards personnalisés. Les 100 premiers inscrits auront des chaussettes de course personnalisées, et en plus, la série reverse des dons à des associations locales.

Le Greenville Half Marathon & 5K, c'est une course en ligne dans l'Upstate South Carolina, organisée par l'Upstate Race Series, une orga de Greenville. Le half marathon démarre à Gateway Park à Travelers Rest et se termine en centre-ville de Greenville. Du coup, faut penser à deux points différents, pas une boucle unique. Pour le retrait des dossards, tu peux le faire avant le jour de la course au Kroc Center à Greenville. Et pour le half marathon, le retrait le jour J, c'est à Gateway Park.

The Knock On Wood Trail Run/Hike is a trail race held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Both half marathon and 10K distances are offered, with races commencing at 8:00 AM. This event is included in the Upstate Race Series and is also playfully known as Knock on Woodstock. Packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM near the main shelter. The half marathon has a 4-hour time limit. The 10K follows a loop course within the park. Half marathon participants will run the same trail-focused course for a longer distance. The race benefits Camp Spearhead, a camp serving children and adults with disabilities. Participants include those running or hiking to support the camp's mission. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers and age group winners. The first 100 entrants will receive custom race socks.