Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Pickens, South Carolina
- Price $64.60 - $85.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k, taking place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the breathtaking Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. This annual trail running challenge offers two stunning race distances: the Bear Crawl 25k, featuring one brutal loop, and the Foothills 50k, which takes you through two soul-shaping laps. Both courses promise an unforgettable experience with an incredible 16,000 feet of elevation change, leading you over the majestic Pinnacle Mountain and the legendary Table Rock.
As you navigate the steep and rocky trails, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views that will leave you in awe. With a start time of 8:00 AM sharp, runners will gather at Pinnacle Pavilion for packet pickup and pre-race excitement. The event encourages camaraderie among trail runners, creating a tight-knit community to share the journey with. Don't miss this opportunity to conquer the mountains and embrace the challenge—mark your calendars and prepare for a day of breathtaking beauty and personal triumph!
As you navigate the steep and rocky trails, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views that will leave you in awe. With a start time of 8:00 AM sharp, runners will gather at Pinnacle Pavilion for packet pickup and pre-race excitement. The event encourages camaraderie among trail runners, creating a tight-knit community to share the journey with. Don't miss this opportunity to conquer the mountains and embrace the challenge—mark your calendars and prepare for a day of breathtaking beauty and personal triumph!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE MOUNTAINS CHALLENGE
SO, YOU WISH TO WALK AMONG THE CLOUDS? CLOUD THEN LACE UP, FOR THIS JOURNEY TAKES YOU OVER THE MIGHTY BACKS OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN AND THE LEGENDARY TABLE ROCK, TWO OF SOUTH CAROLINAS TALLEST GUARDIANS OF STONE.
THESE TRAILS? THEY AIN'T GENTLE. THEY'RE STEEP, ROCKY, AND RELENTLESSBUT ALSO STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL. EVERY SWITCHBACK, EVERY CLIMB, EVERY GASPING MOMENT REWARDS YOU WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS MOST ONLY DREAM OF. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS TREMBLE AT THE SUMMIT, THE MOUNTAINS WHISPER: YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE WORTHY.
WHY YOULL LOVE (AND RESPECT) THIS RACE
BEAR CRAWL 25K ONE BRUTAL LOOP
FOOTHILLS 50K TWO SOUL-SHAPING LAPS
16,000 FEET OF ELEVATION CHANGE
SUMMITS OF PINNACLE & TABLE ROCK
A TIGHT-KNIT TRIBE OF TRAIL RUNNERS TO SHARE THE JOURNEY WITH
RACE DAY DETAILS
WHERE: TABLE ROCK STATE PARK USE WEST GATE ROAD
WHEN: MARCH 7TH, 2026 BOTH RACES START AT 8:00AM SHARP
START/FINISH & PACKET PICKUP: PINNACLE PAVILION (90 MIN PRIOR)
VIEW THE COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270751657158703998]
MALE SIGN 50K DETAILS
* 11 hour time limit hourglass not done
* 5 hour cutoff for 15.5 mile aid station
MALE SIGN 25K DETAILS
* 11 hour cutoff
AID STATIONS
MAIN AID STATION & DROP BAGS AT MILE 15
* Pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, crackers, and more
* If you like to bake. bring something to share with the trail fam!
* Cup-Free Event! Bring yer own vessel!
* Required Per Loop:
* 32 oz fluids
* 500 calories
* red exclamation markFailure to carry the required gear = disqualification. This trail respects only those who come prepared.
WATER ONLY AT
* Mile 6
* Mile 9
* Mile 21
* Mile 24
STAY A WHILE, WILL YA?
TABLE ROCK IS A GEM OF THE SOUTHEAST3,000 ACRES OF RUGGED BEAUTY, PEACEFUL LAKES, AND COZY CABINS. MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
SO ARE YE READY TO CONQUER THE ROCK?
* male sign Come climb with us.
* Come suffer with us.
* Come rise with us.
SO, YOU WISH TO WALK AMONG THE CLOUDS? CLOUD THEN LACE UP, FOR THIS JOURNEY TAKES YOU OVER THE MIGHTY BACKS OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN AND THE LEGENDARY TABLE ROCK, TWO OF SOUTH CAROLINAS TALLEST GUARDIANS OF STONE.
THESE TRAILS? THEY AIN'T GENTLE. THEY'RE STEEP, ROCKY, AND RELENTLESSBUT ALSO STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL. EVERY SWITCHBACK, EVERY CLIMB, EVERY GASPING MOMENT REWARDS YOU WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS MOST ONLY DREAM OF. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS TREMBLE AT THE SUMMIT, THE MOUNTAINS WHISPER: YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE WORTHY.
WHY YOULL LOVE (AND RESPECT) THIS RACE
BEAR CRAWL 25K ONE BRUTAL LOOP
FOOTHILLS 50K TWO SOUL-SHAPING LAPS
16,000 FEET OF ELEVATION CHANGE
SUMMITS OF PINNACLE & TABLE ROCK
A TIGHT-KNIT TRIBE OF TRAIL RUNNERS TO SHARE THE JOURNEY WITH
RACE DAY DETAILS
WHERE: TABLE ROCK STATE PARK USE WEST GATE ROAD
WHEN: MARCH 7TH, 2026 BOTH RACES START AT 8:00AM SHARP
START/FINISH & PACKET PICKUP: PINNACLE PAVILION (90 MIN PRIOR)
VIEW THE COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270751657158703998]
MALE SIGN 50K DETAILS
* 11 hour time limit hourglass not done
* 5 hour cutoff for 15.5 mile aid station
MALE SIGN 25K DETAILS
* 11 hour cutoff
AID STATIONS
MAIN AID STATION & DROP BAGS AT MILE 15
* Pickles, cookies, chips, soda, salt, crackers, and more
* If you like to bake. bring something to share with the trail fam!
* Cup-Free Event! Bring yer own vessel!
* Required Per Loop:
* 32 oz fluids
* 500 calories
* red exclamation markFailure to carry the required gear = disqualification. This trail respects only those who come prepared.
WATER ONLY AT
* Mile 6
* Mile 9
* Mile 21
* Mile 24
STAY A WHILE, WILL YA?
TABLE ROCK IS A GEM OF THE SOUTHEAST3,000 ACRES OF RUGGED BEAUTY, PEACEFUL LAKES, AND COZY CABINS. MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
SO ARE YE READY TO CONQUER THE ROCK?
* male sign Come climb with us.
* Come suffer with us.
* Come rise with us.
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