🌲 Lace up your trail shoes and get ready to explore the stunning natural beauty of Sadlers Creek State Park this fall at the Sadlers Creek Stumble Trail Race! Whether you're an ultra-athlete tackling the 100-mile challenge or a novice runner looking to conquer your first 10k, this event has something for everyone. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of the park, runners will experience a true adventure through trails that wind through forests ablaze with autumn colors and along the tranquil shores of Lake Hartwell.

The Sadlers Creek Stumble Trail Race isn't just about the distance; it's about the journey and the camaraderie of fellow trail enthusiasts. With options including a 100 mile run, full marathon, half marathon, and 10k, participants can choose their challenge and immerse themselves in a day filled with exhilarating running and breathtaking scenery. Every mile completed brings you closer to discovering the hidden gems of this picturesque state park, making each step a memorable part of your fall adventure

Join us on for an unforgettable day of trail running at Sadlers Creek State Park. Whether you're aiming to set a personal record or simply revel in the joy of running amidst nature's splendor, the Sadlers Creek Stumble promises an experience like no other. Register today, gather your trail tribe, and prepare to stumble upon new trails and endless possibilities this fall season!

Welcome to our Annual Sadlers Creek Stumble! This event is sure to bring out speed in our experienced runners as well as the best in our first timers! Sadlers Creek State Park sits on 395 acres on a peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell, one of the Savannah River reservoirs. Campsites available on Lake Hartwell at one of lakefront sites, observing wildlife and recreational water sports are only a small sampling of activities to be enjoyed in the park. The event will be run on a 6 Mile loop that encompasses the entire park. The course will run right pass each campground during each loop. This is great for those runners in the longer distances that want to make a quick pit stop at their personal tent or aid station and crew!

Race Details

• What: A series of races across two days that include a 36 Hour, 26.2, 13.1, 10k

• When: October 26th

• Where: Sadlers Creek State Park

• Address: 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC 29626

• Packet Pickup: Will begin 60 minutes prior to your event at Activity Center (Start/Finish Line)

• Event Shirts - Our local apparel vendor (Graphic Cow) will be processing all shirt orders. Please follow the link below to pre-order a shirt from the list of races. All race specific shirts will be mailed directly to your home address after the event to commemorate your race experience! The store link will be open until the Monday after each race.

  • SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE

Event Start Times

• Fire at Sweet Gum Beach

  • October 25th Friday Night @ 7pm 

• Sadlers Creek 36 Hour Run 8:00am on Saturday Oct. 26th

  • Buckles for 100 Mile Finishers

  • 16 Laps for 100 (2 Mile Short Loops Starting at 6pm Sunday

• Sadlers Creek Marathon 8:00am on Saturday Oct. 26th

• Sadlers Creek Half Marathon 8:00am on Saturday Oct. 26th

• Sadlers Creek 10k 8:00am onSaturday Oct. 26th

Sadlers Creek Course Description - Course Map HERE

The course is a 6.40 mile loop with only a half mile section where runners will be double backing. The course climbs 400 Feet per 6.40 mile loop. (Relatively flat with a few mole hills) From the course you will expect to see Lake Hartwell on several occasions, deer roaming the peninsula, and tall pines towering over the lake! Simply enjoy the frolicking in the woods for a fun jaunt with friends and camping. If you are a beginner or love the shorter distances we have a 10k and half marathon option. The course will have a series of directional arrows that will be placed at all intersections. Please follow all directional arrows to stay on course. In the event that you make a wrong turn please backtrack to your original spot of confusion. 

• 380 Feet Per Loop - 80% Trail - 10% Gravel - 8% Pavement - 2% Sand with Covered Shade, No Water Crossings, Roots - Elevation Per 6.40 Mile Loop - 387 Feet 

Personal Tent Set Up & Drop Bags

*Note to 36 Hour Participants: limited support between 10pm and 6am as our volunteers and staff will be catching up on some sleep. Our timing system will be operating collecting laps from all of our runners. In the event of a medical emergency please contact 911 directly. In the event you are finished and do not wish to continue through the night please leave your timing chip at the timing table and please grab your finisher medal that will be available at the finish line. You do not need to report in if you plan on take some rest between laps even if that nap turns into a 6 hour coma! It happens to the best of us!

Athletes who are not camping are permitted to have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station. Please be mindful to place your personal belongings off the course as to not impede the runners, the flow of traffic, or other race participants. The start and finish line loop will serve as the official drop bag area designation. When you are finished with your race please "pack in and pack out" making the host facility look better than you found it. 

Address / Parking

Sadlers Creek State Park is located at 940 Sadlers Creek RD Anderson SC 29626. When entering the park please make sure to have cash to purchase your day pass into the park. If you have a SC State Park pass you will not need to pay. After entering the park please make your first left towards the ball fields and available parking will be designated in the open field. The day use shelter that we will be using for our start/finish line will be another 400 meters down that road on the left hand side. Follow signs. 

Aid Stations

Basic aid stations supplies will be available at the start and finish line only. Items may include: pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, assorted candy, chicken/veggie broth, fig newtons, & pretzels. Liquids will include water, Tailwind Nutrition, coke, and ginger ale. If you would like to donate an aid station supply of something that we do not offer or that is homemade feel free! Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations 

Camping Reservations & Admissions - RESERVATIONS HERE

Please contact the park directly for a reservation online or by phone. Sadlers Creek State Park sits on 395 acres on a peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell, one of the Savannah River reservoirs. Camping and Day Use rentals can be found within the park. Observing wildlife and recreational watersports are only a small sampling of activities to be enjoyed in the park. - $6 adults - $1.50 SC seniors - $1.00 children age 6-15 - age 5 & younger are free