Race Information

Battle of Terrain Half Marathon Series
Greenville, SC
City Location
Greenville County
Oct 12, 2024 - Saturday
13.1M trail run
Oct 13, 2024 - Sunday
13.1M run
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    Battle of Terrain Half Marathon Race Series

    October 12th & 13th, 2024

     
    Join us for an unforgettable weekend of running excitement! You have the choice of participating in either the Trail race on Saturday within the scenic Paris Mountain State Park or the Road Race on Sunday that conquers Paris Mountain via The Altamont Road. And for the truly daring souls who take on both challenges, an exclusive "Marathon" Medal awaits, recognizing your remarkable 26.2-mile achievement!

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    Paris Mountain Half Marathon

    Event Details For the Trail Race - Saturday

     
    Prepare for a thrilling adventure on this expansive 13-mile trail system! Starting at the base of the mountain, you'll follow the enchanting path around Lake Placid before ascending northward along Mountain Creek trail, heading into Sulphur Springs. Here, the true trail aficionados will find their hearts racing as they navigate the rugged terrain. The journey continues around North Lake, down Kanuga, and through the challenging Brissy Ridge section. This trail will set your legs ablaze while fueling your adventurous spirit. Come experience this well-kept Upstate secret for yourself!
    • What: Paris Mountain 13.1 Trail Race @ 8am
    • Where: Paris Mountain State Park
    • When: Saturday October 12th 2024
    • Address: 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609
    • Packet Pickup: will be held at Shelter #3 located behind the main parking lot @ 7am
    • Parking: The main gate of the state park will be open at 6:30am. You can access the park at this address: 2401 State Park Rd. Greenville, SC 29609. Fees: $6 adults - $3.75 SC seniors - $3.50 children age 6-15 - age 5 & younger are free
    • Course Map HERE - Elevation Gain is 2300 Feet
      • The Half Marathon entails a single 13.1-mile loop, start and finishing at Shelter #3 behind the main parking lot. With a total elevation gain of 2,300 feet, the course offers a mix of single track trails, wide switchbacks, encounters with three different lakes featuring waterfalls, and two challenging steep climbs.
    • Aid Stations - There are two aid stations on course during the 13 mile loop with the first one coming at mile 4.6 and the 2nd one at mile 10.4. Items will include water, tailwind, assorted crackers, chips, cookies, and soda. Please Bring your own water/hydration cup/flask. 
    • This is a CUPLESS event as runners are required to have their own hydration carrying bottles or packs. 
    • 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.

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    Altamont Half Marathon

    Event Details for the Road Race - Sunday

     
    The Road Race conquers the summit of Paris Mountain via Altamont Road, providing breathtaking vistas stretching from the Reedy River in the Upstate to the Foothills and the Blue Ridge Mountains extending into North Carolina. Brace yourself for heart-pounding climbs with sections reaching up to 20% inclines! The grind is worth it, but don't forget that after you reach the summit at the halfway point, you get to turn around and conquer it once more!
    • What: Altamont Half 13.1 Race
    • Where: Poinsette Park (Road Course of Paris Mountain)
    • When: Sunday October 13th 2024 @ 8am
    • Address: 5 Pine Forest Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
    • Packet Pickup: will be held at Poinsette Park at the shelter
    • Parking: Available adjacent to the shelter and along the parks perimeter on Pine Forest Rd. 
    • Course Map HERE - Elevation Gain is  1875 Feet
      • This half marathon route is an out and back on one of the most scenic and difficult races in the Upstate. The race starts from Poinsett Park and runs down Frontage Road to Altamont Road. From there you will stay on the same road all the way to the Audubon loop before turning back up Altamont and back to Poinsett Park
    • Aid Stations - There are three aid stations along the course. The first aid station will be located at mile 3 (water / tailwind only). The 2nd aid station will be located at the half way point and turnaround at CVS. The 3rd aid station will be located at mile 10 (same aid station as the first) 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! 
    • This is a CUPLESS event so runners are required to carry their own hydration bottles or packs
    • 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.

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    Referral Program

    Invite your running buddies! When you register you will be assigned a link/code that you can share with your friends & family. The link will appear in your confirmation message, your email, and in your RunSignUp profile! Use your unique referral code to share with your running buddies! For every every 2 participants that use your referral code/link to register you will receive a $5 refund to your registration! Refer enough runners and RUN FOR FREE! 
    • Share Your Referral Codes - HERE

     

    Participants Experience

    Join our race for an unforgettable running experience! All participants will receive a handcrafted finisher medal to show off an unforgettable course and race experience. At packet pickup your swag bag will be complete with custom stickers, race bib, and crew socks. There will be music at both the start and finish of your event to energize your experience. Make sure to smile because all of our runners will receive complementary race photos along the course. 
    Finisher Medal - Complimentary Race Photos - Custom Bib - Race Specific Crew Socks - Event & Upstate Race Series Stickers - Sponsored Giveaways - Raffled Items during the awards ceremony for both Age Group Awards and Overall Winners - Music and Post Race Pancakes while you hangout and cheer on other runners! 

     

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