Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike

Upstate Race Series

Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike

Harbison State Forest · Columbia, SC

A Thanksgiving trail celebration 🍁

Participant Feedback

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Thirteen miles of well-maintained trail through tall pines and hardwoods, crossing peaceful creeks, with crunching leaves underfoot and crisp autumn air. Harbison State Forest in late November is about as good as trail running gets in the Midlands, and this race exists to put you in it on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Course or Race Highlight

Harbison is 2,100 acres of working forest inside the Columbia city limits, laced with some of the best-maintained trail in the state. The elevation is varied without ever being brutal — enough to keep the legs honest across thirteen miles, not so much that it turns into a climbing day.

The post-race meal is the part people talk about: a Thanksgiving-style Southern meal, a hearty meat-and-three, with veggie options available, plus music and a hangout with tunes, food, and fellowship. Every finisher receives a medal, a custom event-branded race bib, a race tattoo, and a race sticker, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

Race Day Details

What Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike — the Midland Mountain Trail Race

When Saturday, November 21, 2026 — 8:30 AM start

Where Harbison State Forest, Columbia, SC — start and finish at the gazebo

Address 5600 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212

Packet Pickup Race morning starting at 7:00 AM under the gazebo at the start/finish area, 60 minutes prior to the start. All packet pickup is race day only.

Time Limit 5 hours.

Course

Well-maintained trails perfect for a fall celebration, running through tall pines and hardwoods and crossing peaceful creeks, with varied elevation throughout. Expect crunching leaves underfoot and crisp autumn air.

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Parking

Park in the area adjacent to the gazebo near the start/finish line. If you end up parking alongside the road, please stay on the LEFT side and park directly behind the car in front of you. You will be required to pay a parking fee when you enter the park — bring exact cash, or scan the QR code to pay.

Aid Stations

Three aid stations: mile 4.8, mile 11, and the start/finish area.

Available snacks:

Pickles Cookies Chips Fig Newtons Assorted candy Pretzels

Hydration:

Water Coke Ginger ale

Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at aid stations.

Cup-less event — please bring your own hydration vessel.

What's Included

A Thanksgiving-Style Southern Meal

A hearty meat-and-three at the finish, with veggie options available.

Custom Race Bib

Your badge of the journey.

Chip Timing & Live Results

Track your effort, splits included.

Custom Finisher Medal

To commemorate the triumph.

Custom Race Tattoo

Wear the moment proudly.

Event-Themed Giveaways

A little extra swag for finishing strong.

Race Sticker

Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.

Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage

Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

Race Awards

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 of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series:

Upstate Trail Series

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+

Giving Back

Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor.

Upstate Giving Series

Groups & Teams

$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

Good to Know

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Yes, absolutely.

Are headphones or earbuds allowed?

Yes, just be mindful of your surroundings. Be careful at trail and road crossings, and be courteous of…

Community event in Columbia, Richland County, SC 29212.