Altamont Challenge Half Marathon
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Location Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running adventure at the Altamont Challenge Half Marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the beautiful Travelers Rest, Greenville! This thrilling 13.1-mile race takes you on an exhilarating journey to the summit of Paris Mountain, where you'll conquer over 2,000 feet of elevation gain while being rewarded with breathtaking views that make every step worth it. Whether you're a seasoned half marathoner or looking to push your limits for the first time, this event promises to be both a physical challenge and a scenic delight.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM from Poinsett Park, where you'll wind through lush forests and alongside sparkling streams, all while being cheered on by enthusiastic volunteers and fellow runners. With well-placed aid stations offering hydration and snacks, you can focus on enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community celebrating camaraderie and achievement. Register today for the Altamont Challenge Half Marathon and gear up for an extraordinary experience that will leave you feeling accomplished and inspired!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM from Poinsett Park, where you'll wind through lush forests and alongside sparkling streams, all while being cheered on by enthusiastic volunteers and fellow runners. With well-placed aid stations offering hydration and snacks, you can focus on enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community celebrating camaraderie and achievement. Register today for the Altamont Challenge Half Marathon and gear up for an extraordinary experience that will leave you feeling accomplished and inspired!
Organiser's Description
_(ALL 2024 REGISTRATIONS HAVE BEEN DEFERRED TO THE 2025 RACE DATE DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE. IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE 2024 EVENT AND WOULD LIKE TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER UPSTATE RACE SERIES EVENT PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM AND WE CAN TAKE CARE OF THAT FOR YOU)_
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND EMBRACE THE THRILL OF THE CLIMB AT THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON, A PREMIER ROAD RACE THAT TAKES YOU TO THE SUMMIT OF PARIS MOUNTAIN IN GREENVILLE, SC. THIS UNIQUE RACE OFFERS A TEST OF ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH AS RUNNERS ASCEND OVER 2,000 FEET, ALL WHILE BEING REWARDED WITH SOME OF THE MOST BREATHTAKING VIEWS IN THE REGION. FROM THE BASE OF THE MOUNTAIN TO THE SUMMIT, EVERY STEP OF THIS 13.1-MILE JOURNEY IS A TESTAMENT TO YOUR DETERMINATION AND LOVE FOR RUNNING. WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED HALF MARATHONER OR LOOKING FOR A NEW AND EXCITING CHALLENGE, THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON PROMISES AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
THE ROUTE OF THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON IS DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND DIVERSE TERRAIN OF PARIS MOUNTAIN. AS YOU WIND YOUR WAY UP THE MOUNTAIN, YOU'LL RUN THROUGH LUSH FORESTS, PAST SPARKLING STREAMS, AND ALONG ROADS THAT OFFER STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE. THE CHALLENGING ELEVATION GAIN IS BALANCED BY THE SERENE AND PICTURESQUE ENVIRONMENT, MAKING EVERY MILE BOTH A PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ADVENTURE. REACHING THE SUMMIT, YOU'LL BE GREETED BY A BREATHTAKING VISTA THAT MAKES THE CLIMB WORTHWHILE, PROVIDING A PERFECT BACKDROP FOR CELEBRATING YOUR ACHIEVEMENT.
BEYOND THE RACE ITSELF, THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON IS AN EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE RUNNING COMMUNITY IN A SPIRIT OF CAMARADERIE AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. JOIN FELLOW RUNNERS AT THE START LINE, CHEER EACH OTHER ON AS YOU CONQUER THE CLIMB, AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER AT THE SUMMIT. WITH WELL-ORGANIZED SUPPORT STATIONS AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS ALONG THE COURSE, YOU'LL HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RACE A SUCCESS. DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOUR LIMITS AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF PARIS MOUNTAIN. REGISTER TODAY FOR THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON AND BE PART OF A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY RUNNING EVENT!
RACE DAY DETAILS
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WHAT: ALTAMONT HALF 13.1 RACE
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WHERE: POINSETTE PARK (ROAD COURSE OF PARIS MOUNTAIN)
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WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8:00AM
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ADDRESS: 5 PINE FOREST RD, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
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PACKET PICKUP: WILL BE HELD AT POINSETTE PARK AT THE SHELTER
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PARKING: AVAILABLE ADJACENT TO THE SHELTER AND ALONG THE PARKS PERIMETER ON PINE FOREST RD.
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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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SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE [https://upstateraceseries.itemorder.com/shop/home/]
CLICK FOR STRAVA COURSE MAP - HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270756558034213362]
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 PACK_
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND EMBRACE THE THRILL OF THE CLIMB AT THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON, A PREMIER ROAD RACE THAT TAKES YOU TO THE SUMMIT OF PARIS MOUNTAIN IN GREENVILLE, SC. THIS UNIQUE RACE OFFERS A TEST OF ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH AS RUNNERS ASCEND OVER 2,000 FEET, ALL WHILE BEING REWARDED WITH SOME OF THE MOST BREATHTAKING VIEWS IN THE REGION. FROM THE BASE OF THE MOUNTAIN TO THE SUMMIT, EVERY STEP OF THIS 13.1-MILE JOURNEY IS A TESTAMENT TO YOUR DETERMINATION AND LOVE FOR RUNNING. WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED HALF MARATHONER OR LOOKING FOR A NEW AND EXCITING CHALLENGE, THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON PROMISES AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
THE ROUTE OF THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON IS DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND DIVERSE TERRAIN OF PARIS MOUNTAIN. AS YOU WIND YOUR WAY UP THE MOUNTAIN, YOU'LL RUN THROUGH LUSH FORESTS, PAST SPARKLING STREAMS, AND ALONG ROADS THAT OFFER STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE. THE CHALLENGING ELEVATION GAIN IS BALANCED BY THE SERENE AND PICTURESQUE ENVIRONMENT, MAKING EVERY MILE BOTH A PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ADVENTURE. REACHING THE SUMMIT, YOU'LL BE GREETED BY A BREATHTAKING VISTA THAT MAKES THE CLIMB WORTHWHILE, PROVIDING A PERFECT BACKDROP FOR CELEBRATING YOUR ACHIEVEMENT.
BEYOND THE RACE ITSELF, THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON IS AN EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE RUNNING COMMUNITY IN A SPIRIT OF CAMARADERIE AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. JOIN FELLOW RUNNERS AT THE START LINE, CHEER EACH OTHER ON AS YOU CONQUER THE CLIMB, AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER AT THE SUMMIT. WITH WELL-ORGANIZED SUPPORT STATIONS AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS ALONG THE COURSE, YOU'LL HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RACE A SUCCESS. DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOUR LIMITS AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF PARIS MOUNTAIN. REGISTER TODAY FOR THE ALTAMONT HALF MARATHON AND BE PART OF A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY RUNNING EVENT!
RACE DAY DETAILS
*
WHAT: ALTAMONT HALF 13.1 RACE
*
WHERE: POINSETTE PARK (ROAD COURSE OF PARIS MOUNTAIN)
*
WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8:00AM
*
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.
*
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.
*
SHIRT ORDER FORM HERE [https://upstateraceseries.itemorder.com/shop/home/]
CLICK FOR STRAVA COURSE MAP - HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270756558034213362]
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 PACK_
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