Firebreak Running Festival
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Columbia, South Carolina
$43.40–$64.60 · 3 races
5 Mile, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure at the Firebreak Running Festival on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Columbia, Richland! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of Harbison State Forest, a unique urban oasis featuring over 2,100 acres and more than 20 miles of picturesque trails. Participants can challenge themselves with a thrilling 50-mile race, team up for the 50-mile relay, or opt for the exhilarating 5-mile FKT challenge.
Harbison State Forest, rich in history and natural beauty, offers a diverse course with steep climbs, creek crossings, and captivating views, making it an ideal venue for nature lovers and running enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, the Firebreak Running Festival promises an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking setting. Don't miss this chance to connect with the outdoors and fellow runners while creating lasting memories in Columbia, SC!
Harbison State Forest, rich in history and natural beauty, offers a diverse course with steep climbs, creek crossings, and captivating views, making it an ideal venue for nature lovers and running enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, the Firebreak Running Festival promises an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking setting. Don't miss this chance to connect with the outdoors and fellow runners while creating lasting memories in Columbia, SC!
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Races
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Firebreak 50 Mile
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Complete 10 laps of the Firebreak Trail
Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
$64.60
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Firebreak FKT 5 Mile Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Run the Firebreak loop once as fast as possible to set the FKT
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$43.40
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50 Mile Relay
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
You and a group of friends race other teams around the Firebreak loop
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
FIREBREAK RUNNING FESTIVAL
50 MILE, 50 MILE RELAY & 5 MILE FKT CHALLENGE
HARBISON STATE FOREST - COLUMBIA SC
MAY 13, 2023
HARBISON STATE FOREST IS A UNIQUE LOCATION IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. OVER 2100 ACRES AND MORE THAN 20 MILES OF TRAILS MAKE HARBISON STATE FOREST A GREAT PLACE TO BE IN NATURE IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT. IT STARTS AND ENDS IN THE SAME LOCATION ALLOWING RUNNERS, HIKERS, AND MOUNTAIN BIKERS TO EXPERIENCE ALL THEY WOULD EXPECT OF BEING OUTDOORS. STEEP CLIMBS, DECLINES, A CREEK CROSSING ARE JUST SOME OF THE FEATURES THIS TRAIL OFFERS. THE HISTORY OF THE FOREST DATES BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS. CATAWBA AND CHEROKEE TRIBES FREQUENTLY TRAVERSED THE WOODLANDS TO REACH AN ANCIENT FORDING LOCATION ON THE BROAD RIVER. IN 1951 THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION PURCHASED 2,135 ACRES OF LAND ON THE BROAD RIVER FROM THE BOARD OF NATIONAL MISSIONS FOR THE FREEDMEN OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE CHURCH STIPULATED THAT THE LAND BE NAMED "HARBISON FOREST" IN HONOR OF A MAJOR BENEFACTOR IN 1981, THE FORESTRY COMMISSION APPROVED A MASTER PLAN FOR THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRACT. THE GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC GREENSPACE TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROMOTING THE VALUE OF THE STATE'S FORESTS AND ENCOURAGING THE STEWARDSHIP OF ALL OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.
ADDRESS
RUNNERS CAN ENTER THE PARK AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 5600 BROAD RIVER RD COLUMBIA, SC US 29210. ONCE YOU ENTER THE PARK PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA AND RACE STAGING AREA.
FIREBREAK COURSE DESCRIPTION https://www.strava.com/routes/25144486
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COURSE MAP HERE https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fire-break-5-mile-loop-ae5eb82?u=i
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_ELEVATION GAIN PER 5 MILE LOOP - 260 FEET_
THE COURSE CONSISTS OF A 5 MILE LOOP WITH 260 FEET OF CLIMBING PER LOOP. THE TRAIL IS SINGLE TRACK WITH MINIMAL ROOTS. WE WILL HAVE A SERIES OF DIRECTIONAL ARROWS THAT WILL BE PLACED AT ALL INTERSECTIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONAL ARROWS TO STAY ON COURSE. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU MAKE A WRONG TURN PLEASE BACKTRACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL SPOT OF CONFUSION.
50 MILE, 50 MILE RELAY & 5 MILE FKT CHALLENGE
HARBISON STATE FOREST - COLUMBIA SC
MAY 13, 2023
HARBISON STATE FOREST IS A UNIQUE LOCATION IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. OVER 2100 ACRES AND MORE THAN 20 MILES OF TRAILS MAKE HARBISON STATE FOREST A GREAT PLACE TO BE IN NATURE IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT. IT STARTS AND ENDS IN THE SAME LOCATION ALLOWING RUNNERS, HIKERS, AND MOUNTAIN BIKERS TO EXPERIENCE ALL THEY WOULD EXPECT OF BEING OUTDOORS. STEEP CLIMBS, DECLINES, A CREEK CROSSING ARE JUST SOME OF THE FEATURES THIS TRAIL OFFERS. THE HISTORY OF THE FOREST DATES BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS. CATAWBA AND CHEROKEE TRIBES FREQUENTLY TRAVERSED THE WOODLANDS TO REACH AN ANCIENT FORDING LOCATION ON THE BROAD RIVER. IN 1951 THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION PURCHASED 2,135 ACRES OF LAND ON THE BROAD RIVER FROM THE BOARD OF NATIONAL MISSIONS FOR THE FREEDMEN OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE CHURCH STIPULATED THAT THE LAND BE NAMED "HARBISON FOREST" IN HONOR OF A MAJOR BENEFACTOR IN 1981, THE FORESTRY COMMISSION APPROVED A MASTER PLAN FOR THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRACT. THE GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC GREENSPACE TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROMOTING THE VALUE OF THE STATE'S FORESTS AND ENCOURAGING THE STEWARDSHIP OF ALL OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.
ADDRESS
RUNNERS CAN ENTER THE PARK AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 5600 BROAD RIVER RD COLUMBIA, SC US 29210. ONCE YOU ENTER THE PARK PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA AND RACE STAGING AREA.
FIREBREAK COURSE DESCRIPTION https://www.strava.com/routes/25144486
*
COURSE MAP HERE https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fire-break-5-mile-loop-ae5eb82?u=i
*
_ELEVATION GAIN PER 5 MILE LOOP - 260 FEET_
THE COURSE CONSISTS OF A 5 MILE LOOP WITH 260 FEET OF CLIMBING PER LOOP. THE TRAIL IS SINGLE TRACK WITH MINIMAL ROOTS. WE WILL HAVE A SERIES OF DIRECTIONAL ARROWS THAT WILL BE PLACED AT ALL INTERSECTIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONAL ARROWS TO STAY ON COURSE. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU MAKE A WRONG TURN PLEASE BACKTRACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL SPOT OF CONFUSION.
Location
5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, 29210, SC, United States
Firebreak Running Festival
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