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True to the Brew to bieg i marsz terenowy na 13.1 mili w Spartanburg, South Carolina. Start jest rano koło Cedar Springs Baptist Church, a meta jest w Croft State Park. Trasa biegnie przez Croft Passage Palmetto Trail i jest dla doświadczonych biegaczy trailowych. Trasa jest techniczna, z niezłymi podbiegami, a limit czasu to cztery godziny. Limit to 250 biegaczy, uczestnicy muszą mieć skończone 14 lat, a miejsca rozchodzą się co roku. Trasa typu point-to-point obejmuje parking blisko startu i transport powrotny busem z Croft State Park. Punkty odżywcze są co 3-4 mile, a toalety są na starcie i mecie. Można też zostawić depozyt. Cała impreza ma motyw browarniczy: odbiór pakietów jest w RJ Rockers Brewery, gdzie na biegaczy czeka piwo i koncert. Na mecie dostajesz medal w kształcie otwieracza do butelek. Po biegu jest ciepłe śniadanie, plus nagrody dla zwycięzców open, masters i w kategoriach wiekowych.

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.

Snowbird Challenge odbędzie się w Riverwest Preserve. Do wyboru są cztery dystanse: 50k, half marathon, 5.2 miles albo Reindeer Relay. Każda opcja korzysta z tej samej pętli 2.62-mile, więc cały dzień kręci się wokół powtarzanych okrążeń, a nie liniowej trasy. Uczestnicy 50k biegają pętle, aż uzbierają ultra dystans, a ci z krótszych biegów i sztafet mają zimową trasę w mniejszych segmentach. Upstate Race Series organizuje ten event z lekkim podejściem do zimowego biegania. W opisie piszą, że to bieg dla "true winter wanderers" i "frosty little proving ground", przyznając, że są biegacze, którzy wolą cieplejsze warunki. Wpisowe obejmuje wstęp do parku, a finiszerzy dostają medale i custom bibs. Pierwszych 100 zapisanych dostanie custom race socks, a cała seria przekazuje też darowizny lokalnym organizacjom non-profit.

Greenville Half Marathon & 5K to bieg liniowy (z punktu A do B) w Upstate South Carolina. Organizuje go ekipa Upstate Race Series z Greenville. Półmaraton startuje z Gateway Park w Travelers Rest, a meta jest w downtown Greenville. To nie jest pętla, więc musisz ogarnąć logistykę między startem a metą. Pakiety startowe możesz odebrać przed dniem biegu w The Kroc Center w Greenville. Jeśli biegniesz półmaraton, to w dniu startu też będzie można odebrać pakiet, ale już na starcie w 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.