About this Race Series
Upstate Ultra Series
For runners chasing distance past the marathon.
The Upstate Ultra Series is built for runners chasing distance beyond the marathon: 50Ks, 100Ks and timed multi-hour and multi-day formats on looped courses designed around pacing, aid stations and grit. Every race in the series supports the Giving Series and its 30 local nonprofit partners.
At a Glance
10
Races this season
Top 5
Finishes count
10 pts
For a win
Top 3
Per age group
The Races
Every Ultra Series race this season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Series Rules
Scoring & Rules
10 events
Automatic entry. Athletes are automatically entered into the series when they register for any race in it, and are scored automatically by our timing software.
One RunSignUp profile. To make sure your results are scored correctly, use the same RunSignUp profile every time you register for an Upstate Race Series event.
Your age on December 31. You're entered in the age-group category based on your age as of December 31st of the current year. You may still place in your current age group for an individual race, but the series itself is scored based on your end-of-year age.
Best 5 count. Maximum of 5 races can score. If you compete in more than 5, we'll take your top 5 finishes.
Points Per Race
| 1st Place | 10 pts |
| 2nd Place | 9 pts |
| 3rd Place | 8 pts |
| 4th Place | 7 pts |
| 5th Place | 6 pts |
| 6th Place | 5 pts |
| 7th Place | 4 pts |
| 8th Place | 3 pts |
| 9th Place | 2 pts |
| 10th Place & remaining finishers | 1 pt |
Age Group Categories
20-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7980+
The top 3 point finishers in each age group are recognized at our Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the year, with awards handcrafted by Hickory Handcrafted.
Series Standings
Points earned across every race in this series count toward series-wide recognition. Check where you stand:
View Series Standings →
Go long. Go together.
Year-End Awards
Top 3 in every age group. Handcrafted awards by Hickory Handcrafted at our Annual Awards Ceremony.
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Stay In Touch
Let's Stay Connected
Website — UpstateRaceSeries.com
Email — Info@UpstateRaceSeries.com
Instagram — @upstateraceseries
Facebook — @UpstateEventManagement
YouTube — @UpstateRaceSeries
Upstate Running Club — upstaterunningclub.com
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race series or its scoring, please use the following email address:
Included Events
Resolution Run/Walk
9 Hour
Saturday January 2, 2027
Simpsonville, SC US
Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile)
Sandhills 30 Hour
Saturday February 20, 2027
Columbia, SC US
Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k
Foothills 50K
Saturday March 6, 2027
Pickens, SC US
The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk
The Country Mile (48 Hour)
Friday April 2, 2027
Slater-Marietta, SC US
The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
The Longest Day Race (100k - 50k - 26.2 or 13.1)
Saturday June 12, 2027
Greenville, SC US
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Dark Horse Marathon
Saturday August 14, 2027
Mill Spring, NC US
