Half Marathon preteky v blízkosti Five Forks

True to the Brew je 13.1-míľový trailový beh a túra v Spartanburgu, South Carolina. Ráno sa štartuje blízko Cedar Springs Baptist Church a cieľ je v Croft State Park. Pretek vedie po Croft Passage z Palmetto Trail a je robený pre skúsených trailových bežcov. Trať je technická, mierne kopcovitá a máš na ňu štyri hodiny. Počet bežcov je obmedzený na 250, musíš mať viac ako 14 rokov a pretek sa každý rok vypredá. Je to point-to-point trať, takže parkovanie je blízko štartu a kyvadlová doprava ťa odvezie späť z Croft State Park. Občerstvovačky sú každých 3 až 4 míle a záchody sú na štarte aj v cieli. Môžeš si tam aj odložiť veci. Celý pretek je v pivovarníckej téme: výdaj štartových balíčkov je v RJ Rockers Brewery, kde bežci dostanú pivo a je tam aj koncert. Tí, čo dobehnú, dostanú medailu s otváračom na fľaše na mieru. Po preteku sú pripravené teplé raňajky a ocenenia pre celkových víťazov, masters a vekové kategórie.

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 je v Riverwest Preserve a ponúka štyri vzdialenosti: 50k, half marathon, 5.2 miles alebo Reindeer Relay. Každá možnosť ide po tom istom 2.62-mile okruhu, takže celý deň je o opakovaných okruhoch, nie o nejakej lineárnej trati. Bežci na 50k točia okruhy, kým nenabehajú ultra vzdialenosť, zatiaľ čo tí na kratších pretekoch a v štafetách si tú zimnú trať dajú v skrátených častiach. Upstate Race Series to organizuje s ľahkosťou k behaniu v zime. V popise píšu, že je to pre "true winter wanderers" a "frosty little proving ground", pričom berú ohľad na bežcov, čo by radšej teplejšie počasie. V štartovnom máš vstup do parku a pre všetkých, čo dobehnú, sú medaily a štartové čísla na mieru. Prvých 100 prihlásených dostane bežecké ponožky na mieru a z celej série idú aj dary lokálnym neziskovkám.

Greenville Half Marathon & 5K je pretek z bodu do bodu v Upstate South Carolina, ktorý organizuje Upstate Race Series z Greenville. Polmaratón štartuje pri Gateway Park v Travelers Rest a končí v centre Greenville, takže treba rátať s dvoma rôznymi miestami namiesto jedného okruhu. Štartové balíky si môžeš vyzdvihnúť pred pretekmi v The Kroc Center v Greenville a v deň pretekov si polmaratónci vyzdvihnú balíky pri 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.