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Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival
Sesquicentennial State Park - Columbia SC
A course with a bit of everything
Included in Registration
🌲 Guided tour of Sesquicentennial State Park
🥇 Finisher Medal – you've earned it!
🎟️ Custom Race Bib – Trail Badge of proof
💥 Custom Race Tattoo – wear it proud, run it loud
🎁 Event-Themed Giveaways – surprises from trail gods
🏷️ Race Sticker – for your bottle, cooler, or trailhead shrine
🥃 Belt Buckles for 100-Mile Finishers – go the distance!
📸 Complimentary Race Photos – no filters needed!
🎶 Music & Post-Race Hangout – vibes, snacks, and trail talk
⚡ Wildly Charged Hydration Sample – taste the lightning
🥤 Custom Collapsible Hydration Cup – sip sustainably, run responsibly
⏱️ Chip Timing w/ Split Tracking – every loop counts!
Information
🏜️ Welcome to the Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival! 🏕️
Are you ready to run wild in the heart of South Carolina? Lace up and hit the trails at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC – where pine forests meet sandy ridges, and every step brings you closer to nature.🌲 Whether you're tackling a single loop or testing your grit in the 30-hour challenge, the Sandhills Trail Race has something for every trail runner.
Distance Options
🏃♀️ 7.5-Mile Fun Loop – One lap of sweet singletrack through forest and lakeside views.
🏃 25K (2 Laps) – Perfect for those ready to push past comfort and into the challenge zone.
🏃♂️ 50K (4 Laps) – A full day of adventure for ultrarunners craving miles and memories.
🌙 30-Hour Ultra – How far can you go? Push your limits under sun, stars, and soul.
Why You’ll Love It:
🏞️ Serene lake views & sandy trails beneath towering pines
🏕️ Easy-access personal aid station zone in the open field
💫 Camp overnight or relax between laps – it's your race, your pace
🎶 Chill trail vibes + post-race hangs with fellow dirt-loving runners
🥒 Aid station snacks, cool drinks, and all the good trail feels
🥇 Belt buckles for 100-mile finishers (13 laps)
📍 Location: Sesquicentennial State Park – 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
🕘 Race Start: 9:00 AM (All distances)
📦 Packet Pickup: 1 hour before your race at Shelter #1
🗺️ Course Highlights - COURSE MAP HERE:
- 7.75-mile loop 💫
- Soft pine needle-covered singletrack ✅
- A few smooth paved sections around the lake 👟
- Rolling hills + lake breezes = chef’s kiss 🌬️
- Fast, runnable, and beginner-friendly (but the 30-hour? That’s another story 😏)
- 🚗 Parking Info: You’ll enter the park and head to the lake parking lot near the ranger station. Have a state park pass or bring a few bucks for a day pass. If you’re staying the day or overnight, feel free to pop up a 10x10 near the field by the start/finish.
⛺️ 30-Hour Runners: Limited crew/aid support from 10PM–6AM. Timing continues overnight. Take a nap if needed — we get it 😴. Just leave your chip at the table when you're done.
🍬 Aid Station Snacks May Include: Pickles, cookies, candy, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, water, Coke, and ginger ale. Want something special? Bring it! This is a cupless event, so bring your own hydration gear 🥤
🎉 Whether you're aiming for a PR, your first ultra, or just a fun day in the woods, the Sandhills Trail Race is your ticket to an unforgettable trail experience. Let the sandy paths guide you and the forest fuel your soul 🌳
Camping Reservations & Admissions - HERE
The course will run right through both campsite locations! Sesquicentennial State Park, affectionately known to locals as "Sesqui," is a spacious, green getaway in the heart of the Sandhills region. With Camping and Day Use rentals available, a stay at Sesqui is enjoyable. Once you're immersed in the 1,400 acres of pines, you forget just how close you are to bustling, downtown Columbia, South Carolina. - $6 adults - $3.75 SC seniors - $3.50 children age 6-15 - age 5 & younger are free
Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29223 US
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🏆 Race Awards & Age Group Trail Series
🎖️ Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack!
🥇 Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age group will earn an Age Group Series Medal 🏅—a custom piece to add to your finisher’s lanyard at the end of the event.
🌲 Upstate Trail Series Recognition
Our Age Group Trail Series highlights consistency and performance across the season!🏆 The Top 3 Male & Female in each age group will be recognized for total points earned throughout the series at our annual awards ceremony.
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+
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