About this Race Series

Upstate Trail Series in 2024 will be hosting the 6th Annual age group competition! The series will be comprised of 10 different events throughout the year. Upstate Race Series has been hosting a wide range of trail and road events since 2013. Whether it is your first time lacing up your running shoes or the 100th time you have completed an ultra we have the course, the distance, and the atmosphere to ensure your race weekend is challenging but rewarding. Let us be your "Sherpa" for the weekend as we lead you from starting line to finish line!
 
Welcome to the Upstate Trail Series, an exhilarating 12-event race series that beckons trail enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to embark on a journey through the stunning landscapes of Upstate South Carolina. Set against the backdrop of state and county parks, this series showcases the region's diverse terrain, offering trail runners an immersive experience that combines the thrill of competition with the beauty of the great outdoors. With a range of distances tailored to challenge all levels of runners, from seasoned trail veterans to those new to the off-road experience, the Upstate Trail Series invites participants to discover the untamed beauty of the Upstate in every step they take.
 
More than just a series of races, this trail-running adventure is also a testament to community spirit and support for the next generation of runners. By participating in the Upstate Trail Series, runners contribute to the Upstate Running Club's non-profit youth team, empowering young athletes to pursue their passion for running. As you traverse trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, you not only accumulate points based on age group performance but also become part of a community dedicated to fostering a love for running and preserving the natural beauty that makes the Upstate truly special. Lace up your trail shoes, embrace the challenge, and join us in supporting both personal accomplishments and the future of running in the Upstate.

 

Upstate Trail Series Schedule: 
 

*You are entered in the age group category based off of your age on December 31st of this year. You may still place in your current age group category for the individual races but the series is scored based on your end of year age. Athletes are automatically entered into the series when they register for any race and are scored automatically with our timing software. To ensure automatic scoring please use the same RunSignUp profile when registering for any Upstate Race Series event.

 

Age Group Series Awards for 2024

Discounts for Points! We will still recognize our top 3 award winners but we are giving everyone a chance to jump in on the discount action! Scoring is easy! Sign up for one of the 10 races listed below and when you finish you will score points based off the criteria below. The best part is you even score points for finishing! These races are not easy so we want to encourage everyone to push themselves to the very end! Discounts can be used up to 5 times per age group winner.
  • 100 Points = 100% OFF 
  • 75 - 99 Points = 75% OFF
  • 50 - 74 Points = 50% OFF
  • 25 - 49 Points = 25 % OFF
  • 10 - 24 Points - 15% OFF

 

Races will be scored per your age group as of 12/31/2024

  • 1st Place - 10 points
  • 2nd place - 9 points
  • 3rd Place - 8 points
  • 4th Place - 7 points
  • 5th Place - 6 points
  • 6th Place - 5 points
  • 7th Place - 4 points
  • 8th Place - 3 points
  • 9th Place - 2 points
  • 10th Place and all remaining finishers receive 1 point

 

Age Group Categories

  • 0-9
  • 10-12    
  • 13-16
  • 17-19
  • 20-29    
  • 30-34    
  • 35-39    
  • 40-44    
  • 45-49    
  • 50-54    
  • 55-59    
  • 60-64    
  • 65-69    
  • 70-79    
  • 80+    
 

Register for individual Races HERE

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this race series or its scoring, please use the following email address:


Included Events

Prisoner of War Trail Race
MIA 30 Hour

Saturday December 11, 2021
Spartanburg, SC US

Prisoner of War Trail Race
POW 50k

Saturday December 11, 2021
Spartanburg, SC US

Prisoner of War Trail Race
Infantry 25k

Sunday December 12, 2021
Spartanburg, SC US

Prisoner of War Trail Race
Semper Fi 8 Mile

Sunday December 12, 2021
Spartanburg, SC US

Resolution Run 3 - 6 - 12 Hour Run/Walk
10 Hour

Saturday January 1, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Resolution Run 3 - 6 - 12 Hour Run/Walk
5 Hour

Saturday January 1, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Resolution Run 3 - 6 - 12 Hour Run/Walk
2 Hour

Saturday January 1, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race
Harbison 50k

Saturday January 8, 2022
Columbia, SC US

Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race
Harbison 25k

Sunday January 9, 2022
Columbia, SC US

Snowbird Challenge
Snow Bird 50k (12 x 2.62)

Saturday January 22, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Snowbird Challenge
Frozen Full (10 x 2.62)

Saturday January 22, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Snowbird Challenge
Hibernate Half (5 x 2.62)

Saturday January 22, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Snowbird Challenge
Toboggan Trot (2 x 2.62)

Saturday January 22, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Sassafras Struggle
Sassafras Shuttle (8 Mile)

Saturday January 29, 2022
Sunset, SC US

Sassafras Struggle
Sassafras Struggle (8k)

Saturday January 29, 2022
Sunset, SC US

Sandhills Trail Race Series
Sandhills 30 Hour

Saturday February 12, 2022
Columbia, SC US

Sandhills Trail Race Series
Sandhills 50k

Saturday February 12, 2022
Columbia, SC US

Sandhills Trail Race Series
Sesqui 25k

Sunday February 13, 2022
Columbia, SC US

Sandhills Trail Race Series
Sesqui 5 Mile

Sunday February 13, 2022
Columbia, SC US

Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k
Foothills 50K

Saturday March 5, 2022
Pickens, SC US

Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k
Bear Crawl 25k

Sunday March 6, 2022
Pickens, SC US

Paris Mountain Half Marathon Race Series
Altamont Challenge

Saturday April 2, 2022
Travelers Rest, SC US

The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk
48 Hour Run

Friday April 8, 2022
Slater-Marietta, SC US

The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk
50k Race

Saturday April 9, 2022
Slater-Marietta, SC US

The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk
5k Race

Sunday April 10, 2022
Slater-Marietta, SC US

Knock On Woodstock Trail Series
Forest Funk 50K

Saturday May 7, 2022
Marietta, SC US

Knock On Woodstock Trail Series
Hipster Hustle 10 Mile

Sunday May 8, 2022
Marietta, SC US

Bell Lap Endurance Run
Finishing Kick 12 Hour Endurance Run

Saturday May 21, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Bell Lap Endurance Run
Bell Lap 24 Hour Endurance Run

Saturday May 21, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Bell Lap Endurance Run
Warm Up Lap 6 Hour Endurance Run

Saturday May 21, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Carolina Reaper Challenge
Death Pepper 50k (12 x 2.62)

Saturday July 16, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Carolina Reaper Challenge
Carolina Reaper Marathon (10 x 2.62)

Saturday July 16, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Carolina Reaper Challenge
Jalapeno 2 x 2.62

Saturday July 16, 2022
Anderson, SC US

The Back 9
36 Hour (Driver)

Saturday September 10, 2022
Greenville, SC US

The Back 9
12 Hour (Wood)

Saturday September 10, 2022
Greenville, SC US

The Back 9
6 Hour (Sand Wedge)

Saturday September 10, 2022
Greenville, SC US

The Back 9
3 Hour

Saturday September 10, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon
Jones Gap Half Marathon

Saturday September 17, 2022
Marietta, SC US

Sadlers Creek Stumble
Sadlers Creek 30 Hour

Saturday October 22, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Sadlers Creek Stumble
Sadlers Creek 50k

Saturday October 22, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Sadlers Creek Stumble
Sadlers Creek 10k

Sunday October 23, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Sadlers Creek Stumble
Sadlers Creek Half Marathon

Sunday October 23, 2022
Anderson, SC US

Trotting for Tatas 5k & Benefit Walk
8 Hour Ultra

Saturday October 29, 2022
Mill Spring, NC US

Trotting for Tatas 5k & Benefit Walk
4 Hour Ultra

Saturday October 29, 2022
Mill Spring, NC US

Trotting for Tatas 5k & Benefit Walk
2 Hour Ultra

Saturday October 29, 2022
Mill Spring, NC US

Lake Summit 10 Mile
Lake Summit 10 Mile

Saturday November 12, 2022
Zirconia, NC US

Prisoner of War Trail Race
POW 50k

Saturday December 10, 2022
Spartanburg, SC US

Prisoner of War Trail Race
Infantry 25k

Saturday December 10, 2022
Spartanburg, SC US

Prisoner of War Trail Race
Semper Fi 8 Mile

Saturday December 10, 2022
Spartanburg, SC US

Resolution Run 3 - 6 - 12 Hour Run/Walk
12 Hour

Saturday December 31, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Resolution Run 3 - 6 - 12 Hour Run/Walk
6 Hour

Saturday December 31, 2022
Greenville, SC US

Resolution Run 3 - 6 - 12 Hour Run/Walk
3 Hour

Saturday December 31, 2022
Greenville, SC US


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