Courses de Half Marathon près de Greer

Le True to the Brew, c'est un trail de 13.1 miles, une sorte de semi-marathon nature, qui a lieu à Spartanburg, en South Carolina. Le départ est donné le matin, près de la Cedar Springs Baptist Church, et tu arrives dans le Croft State Park. Le parcours suit la Croft Passage du Palmetto Trail et est vraiment pensé pour les traileurs expérimentés. Le tracé est technique, modérément vallonné, et tu as quatre heures pour boucler le tout. Attention, l'inscription est limitée à 250 coureurs, il faut avoir plus de 14 ans, et pour info, la course affiche complet chaque année. C'est un parcours en ligne, donc tu as un parking prévu près du départ, et des navettes sont organisées pour te ramener depuis le Croft State Park une fois que tu as franchi la ligne. Tu trouveras des ravitos tous les 3 à 4 miles, et des toilettes sont dispo au départ et à l'arrivée. Une consigne pour tes affaires est également mise à disposition. La course a un thème bien sympa autour de la brasserie : le retrait des dossards se fait à la RJ Rockers Brewery, et ils t'offrent une bière et un concert. Si tu finis, tu reçois une médaille originale qui fait aussi décapsuleur. Et après l'effort, un petit-déjeuner chaud t'attend, avec une remise des prix pour le classement général, les masters et par catégories d'âge.

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8K is a fall race in Hendersonville, North Carolina, run during peak foliage season. Both distances start and finish in Jackson Park. The event is organized by iDaph Events with Hunter Subaru as presenting sponsor. The half marathon uses a fast USATF-certified route with under 400 feet of elevation gain, suitable for runners chasing a personal best or seeking a manageable autumn race. The course heads out along Bartlett Street, joins the paved Oklawaha Greenway, and moves through wooded stretches, historic streets, and river corridors. The half marathon is a double loop, simplifying pacing and giving spectators more chances to see runners. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade, energy gels, and Jambars, with repeated hydration access on each loop. Packet pickup is held the day before at Oklawaha Brewing, giving the weekend a local Hendersonville feel before race morning.

Run for Outreach combines the Tryon Half Marathon and the Fall for the Foothills 5K at Tryon International, a large equestrian property in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles and the 5K covers 5 kilometers. Both races function as a fundraiser for Outreach and are presented by Ashworth Financial. It is a fall event with a small-field atmosphere; the most recent race had 52 runners in the half marathon and 21 in the 5K. The half marathon course consists mostly of packed dirt and gravel, offering a softer surface than a road race without being a full trail run. The route runs alongside a river and through Tryon's horse country, with Tryon International's arenas, stables, riding trails, and open grounds defining the setting. Participants who have returned for the race often mention the post-race breakfast, which includes muffins, bagels, hot egg casseroles, and fruit. The race organizers have also noted the venue's 1,600-plus acres as space for potential route adjustments, an expanded committee, and a possible fun run.

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 Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run is a spring race in Tryon, North Carolina, centered on the town’s reopened Harmon Field. The primary event is a 13.1-mile out-and-back half marathon, with the shorter Morris Fun Run offering families and kids a gentler option of about 1.5 to 2 miles. Runners, walkers, spectators, and families participate in the day, and race proceeds support special projects at Harmon Field. The half marathon route crosses the Hunting Country of Polk County, an area closely associated with Tryon’s equestrian heritage. The fun run route remains near Harmon Field, which was repaired and reopened following damage from Hurricane Helene. The race name also references Morris the Horse, Tryon’s cherished local landmark at Trade Street and Pacolet Street in downtown Tryon, where participants are encouraged to take a selfie.

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.

La 6ème édition de la course de Vance County, c'est l'occasion de te lancer ou de te relancer dans le sport. Ça te motive à te bouger. En plus, il y a le Keep Pressing Award qui donne 1500.00$ à l'équipe la plus nombreuse. Et le top, c'est que ça aide les familles du coin qui ont eu des incendies chez elles et qui ont besoin de soutien psychologique. Franchement, tu peux faire la différence avec AIMHigh-Keep Pressing.