True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike 13.1 Half Marathon

Join us for Packet Pick Up on Friday, Oct 6 from 4pm - 6:30pm at RJ Rockers!  We hope you will bring your friends and enjoy a beer by showing your bib!

Address:  RJ Rockers Brewing Company, 226-A W Main St., Spartanburg, SC http://www.rjrockers.com/home   

Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday,  Oct 7, 2023

Address:  140 Cedar Springs Place, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Keep the True to the Brew Celebration going after your race!  Join us for a FREE  RJ Rockers Concert on Saturday, Oct 7th.   The concert is FREE to True to the Brew Half Marathon participants, family and friends!  Don't miss it. Thanks to RJ Rockers for their support  of True to the Brew Half Marathon and the Palmetto Conservation Foundation.

You will LOVE our course on the Palmetto Trail Passage of historic Croft State Park!  This race is recommended for experienced runners and hikers only.  We have directional arrows and mile markers throughout the course.  We also have several water stops, aide stations and volunteers to help you on your journey!

All participants must be able to complete the race in four hours.

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Parking will be available at Cedar Springs Baptist Church and at  SC School for the Deaf and Blind - 355 Cedar Springs Road - Spartanburg, SC 29302.  We will start the race near Cedar Springs Baptist Church, which is walking distance to the race start line.  Look for volunteers and signs that will lead you to parking.

The  race starts at 7:30 am and will be point to point!  We will start on Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg (Google to Cedar Springs Road and look for directional signs)  and end at Croft State Park .  To Map our Race Start go to Cedar Springs Baptist Church, Spartanburg SC.  We will have parking at the start line and provide shuttles from our finish line at Croft state park after you finish the race.  Croft State Park will not be open until 8am on race day. If you have spectators who want to meet you at the finish line, there is parking at Croft State Park which is walking distance to our finish line.

 For information  on the Croft Passage and it's elevations,  please go to this link:  https://palmettoconservation.org/passage/croft-passage/
  
Aid Stations will be every 3 or 4 miles on the course and at the finish line.  Restrooms will be at the start line and at the finish line.

All Finishers will receive a custom bottle opener medal to commemorate their race! Our awards ceremony takes place near the finish line. That is also where breakfast will be served!

There will be Overall Awards for the Top Three Male/Female Finishers, Overall Masters Awards for Top Three Male/Female Finishers, and Age Group every five years. We ALWAYS go three deep and are known for our creative awards .

If you win an award, please stay for our awards ceremony!  We are not able to ship out awards after the race ends.  If you have a friend at the race, we are happy to give the award to take to them. 
You must be 14 or older to register for this race!  No Strollers Please!  No Dogs on the course!

TRUE TO THE BREW TRAIL RUN & HIKE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) is pleased to announce the True to the Brew Trail Run & Hike.  The annual run & hike will offer trail runners and hikers the opportunity for a competitive experience through one of the Palmetto Trail’s most beautiful passages. People have been running and hiking trails as long as there have been trails. The benefits of trail running span from the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Trail running and hiking is booming worldwide!

As a sponsor, this is a great chance for marketing opportunities and a way to show that you are a dedicated corporate citizen interested in promoting land conservation, active living, health and wellness on a statewide level. It is with corporate support that we can deliver one-of-a kind outdoor recreation experience for people of all ages and demographics that will generate even more interest in the Palmetto Trail and South Carolina’s stunning beauty. We look forward to your partnership in this special trail adventure.

Palmetto Trail Runner & Hiker ($5,000)

4 Free Runner/Hiker Registrations

Opportunity to set up table at the event

Speaking opportunity at the event

Online links to company website

Logo on all printed materials

Logo and acknowledgement in PCF statewide monthly newsletter

Mention in all press releases

Acknowledgement on social media

4 True to the Brew Trail Run t-shirts

Logo on event t-shirts

Off Road Trail Runner & Hiker ($2,500)

2 Free Runner/Hiker Registrations

Opportunity to set up table at the event

Online links to company website

Logo on all printed materials

Logo and acknowledgement in PCF statewide monthly newsletter

Mention in all press releases

Acknowledgement on social media

2 True to the Brew Trail Run t-shirts

Logo on event t-shirts

Backpacker Trail Runner & Hiker ($1,000)

1 Free Runner/Hiker Registration

Online links to company website

Logo on all printed materials

Logo and acknowledgement in PCF statewide monthly newsletter

Mention in all press releases

Acknowledgement on social media

1 True to the Brew Trail Run t-shirts

Logo on event t-shirts

Blaze Trail Runner & Hiker ($500)

Logo on all printed materials

Logo and acknowledgement in PCF statewide monthly newsletter

Mention in all press releases

Acknowledgement on social media

Logo on event t-shirts

Trek Trail Runner & Hiker ($250)

Logo on all printed materials

Logo and acknowledgement in PCF statewide monthly newsletter

Acknowledgement on social media

Logo on event t-shirts

About Palmetto Conservation

The mission of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) is to conserve South Carolina's natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote outdoor recreation through trails and greenways. Founded in 1989, PCF is a statewide nonprofit organization with headquarters in  Columbia PCF’s largest and best-known project is building and maintaining the Palmetto Trail.

For more information:  www.palmettoconservation.org and Facebook/palmettoconservation

About RJ Rockers

Palmetto Conservation Foundation and RJ Rockers Brewing Company have combined their respective passions and have brought to market the quality handcrafted Palmetto Trail Ale that will help support the Palmetto Trail.

"Our slogan is HANDCRAFTED. EVERY BEER. EVERY DROP. EVERY TIME. And we aren't kidding either. Mark makes every batch with his own hands in our facility. He knows exactly what goes into the beer, and it is quality ingredients. He cares about what he makes."

“We understand not everyone drinks beer, but we appreciate those that know good beer. We are not a big beer company, and we don't merit ourselves mainly on huge promotions and large public events (although we are involved). We merit ourselves on beer. Any establishment that recognizes that fact is an establishment we want to be in. We don't want to be disconnected. We want to be right there with the people who drink our beer. After all, without them we are nothing.

From the web: www.rjrockers.com and on Facebook/RJ Rockers Brewing Company

Will there be a bag drop off?

Yes!  We will collect bags to take to the finish line at the Race Day Packet Pick Up table on race morning.  We will transfer your bags to the finish and they will be waiting for you near the food table.

Where does the race start and end?

Yes!  We start near the Cedar Springs Baptist Church at 355 Cedar Springs Road in Spartanburg.  This is walking distance to the start line. Portable potties will be available at the start line. Look for our parking volunteers and signs to lead you to our parking areas.    The race finishes on Croft State Park grounds.

How will I get back to my car?

We will have shuttles running immediately after the first runner finishes  going to the parking area from the finish line.  Shuttles will run every 15 to 20 minutes.

Can my family come to the finish line?

Yes!  Your family can drive to Croft Start Park after the start of the race.  The park entrance opens at 8am.  There are several parking areas available at Croft State Park.  All are walking distance to our race finish line.

Is there a cut off for time at the race?

Yes.  There is a 4 hour cut off for this event.  

Will there be water/relief stops on the route?

Absolutely!  We will have at least 4 water/ relief stops on the course.  Volunteers will be available with water, gatorade and nutrition bars.  If you need help during the race, please go to a volunteer!

Will the course be marked?

The course will be marked with ribbons and signs.  Please stay alert and watch for directional signs.

Will there be awards?

Yes and they are awesome! We will have our awards ceremony when the majority of the award fields are completed.  We will award Overall Top Three Male/Female, Masters Overall Top Three Male/Female and Age Group Male/Female (every 5 years)

Will there be refreshments at the finish line?  

We will be firing up our grill to serve fresh breakfast sandwiches at the finish line!  We will also have water and gatorade at the finish line. Portable potties will be available at the finish line.

Will medical assistance be available if needed?

The Spartanburg EMS will have it's unit at the finish line.  If assistance is needed on the trail, we have ATV's that can come and  assist with medical issues.

Will there be race photos available?

Absolutely!  We will have our photographer at the start and the finish line to get great photos of our race.  Photos will be uploaded to the True to the Brew Face Book Page within a few days after the race.  You are welcome to download, tag and share!