Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Marietta, South Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Set in the breathtaking backdrop of Marietta, Greenville, this annual event invites runners to tackle a stunning 13.1-mile course that winds through the picturesque Jones Gap State Park. Participants will be treated to awe-inspiring views of Rainbow Falls, the Rim of the Gap Trail, and Little Pinnacle Mountain, making this race a feast for the senses.
The race kicks off at 8 AM, starting from the River Falls Lodge, where packet pickup will begin at 7 AM. Runners can look forward to a challenging course with approximately 3000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing the natural beauty of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, which boasts over 13,000 acres of pristine woodlands. With multiple aid stations stocked with snacks and hydration options, this spirited event is perfect for both seasoned veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to connect with nature and experience the thrill of racing in one of South Carolina's most scenic landscapes!
The race kicks off at 8 AM, starting from the River Falls Lodge, where packet pickup will begin at 7 AM. Runners can look forward to a challenging course with approximately 3000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing the natural beauty of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, which boasts over 13,000 acres of pristine woodlands. With multiple aid stations stocked with snacks and hydration options, this spirited event is perfect for both seasoned veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to connect with nature and experience the thrill of racing in one of South Carolina's most scenic landscapes!
Organiser's Description
UPSTATE RACE SERIES WELCOMES YOU TO JONES GAP STATE PARK AND THE ANNUAL JONES GAP HALF MARATHON. WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING BACK THE SAME GREAT STATE PARK WITH AN AWESOME 13.1 MILE ROUTE THAT VIEWS RAINBOW FALLS AND A SECTION OF THE RIM OF THE GAP TRAIL AND LITTLE PINNACLE MOUNTAIN!
VISITORS CAN FIND THE UNFORGETTABLE PEACE AND REPOSE OF A DEEP MOUNTAIN COVE AT JONES GAP STATE PARK. TRAILS AND 13,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE MOUNTAIN WOODLANDS JOIN THE PARK WITH CAESAR'S HEAD IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA. THE JONES GAP STATE PARK TRAILS ALLOW HIKERS TO TRAVERSE BETWEEN THE TWO PARKS, AS WELL AS CONNECT TO A PORTION OF THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL AND PALMETTO TRAIL SOUTH CAROLINA HIKERS KNOW AND LOVE. THIS COURSE WILL SHOWCASE TWO SCENIC WATERFALLS, 18 BACK COUNTRY CAMPSITES, OVER 60 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, THE SCENIC MIDDLE SALUDA RIVER THAT RUNS THROUGH THE PARK AND OVER 13,000 ACRES OF WILDERNESS WHEN COMBINED WITH CAESAR'S HEAD TO FORM THE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA.
RACE DAY DETAILS
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WHAT: JONES GAP HALF MARATHON
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WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8AM
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WHERE: RIVER FALLS LODGE (BASED JUST OUTSIDE JONES GAP STATE PARK)
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ADDRESS: RIVER FALLS LODGE RD MARIETTA, SC US 29661
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PACKET PICKUP: WILL BE HELD AT RIVER FALLS LODGE (START/FINISH LINE) @ 7AM
CLICK FOR STRAVA - COURSE MAP HERE_ - 3000 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN_ [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270747829708170406]
THE COURSE WILL INCLUDE A SECTION OF ROAD LEADING TO JONES GAP BEFORE ASCENDING A SERIES OF SINGLE TRACK TRAILS. IF THE VIEWS DO NOT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY THE UPHILL HIKING MOST CERTAINLY WILL. WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING BACK THE SAME GREAT STATE PARK WITH AN AWESOME 13.1 MILE ROUTE THAT VIEWS RAINBOW FALLS AND A SECTION OF THE RIM OF THE GAP TRAIL AND LITTLE PINNACLE MOUNTAIN!
ADDRESS AND PARKING
RUNNERS CAN PARK AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: RIVER FALLS LODGE RD, MARIETTA, SC 29661. WE ADVISE ALL RUNNERS TO CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE. PACKET PICKUP THAT MORNING WILL ALSO BE LOCATED HERE.
AID STATIONS
WE WILL HAVE AN AID STATION AT MILE 2.2, 7.5, AND 11.5. ITEMS MAY INCLUDE: PICKLES, COOKIES, CHIPS, ASSORTED CANDY, FIG NEWTONS, & PRETZELS. HYDRATION WILL INCLUDE WATER, 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! CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL FOR USE AT OUR AID STATIONS WE GLADLY ACCEPT AID STATION DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS THAT YOU LIKE TO SEE AT RACES.
VISITORS CAN FIND THE UNFORGETTABLE PEACE AND REPOSE OF A DEEP MOUNTAIN COVE AT JONES GAP STATE PARK. TRAILS AND 13,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE MOUNTAIN WOODLANDS JOIN THE PARK WITH CAESAR'S HEAD IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA. THE JONES GAP STATE PARK TRAILS ALLOW HIKERS TO TRAVERSE BETWEEN THE TWO PARKS, AS WELL AS CONNECT TO A PORTION OF THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL AND PALMETTO TRAIL SOUTH CAROLINA HIKERS KNOW AND LOVE. THIS COURSE WILL SHOWCASE TWO SCENIC WATERFALLS, 18 BACK COUNTRY CAMPSITES, OVER 60 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, THE SCENIC MIDDLE SALUDA RIVER THAT RUNS THROUGH THE PARK AND OVER 13,000 ACRES OF WILDERNESS WHEN COMBINED WITH CAESAR'S HEAD TO FORM THE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA.
RACE DAY DETAILS
*
WHAT: JONES GAP HALF MARATHON
*
WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8AM
*
WHERE: RIVER FALLS LODGE (BASED JUST OUTSIDE JONES GAP STATE PARK)
*
ADDRESS: RIVER FALLS LODGE RD MARIETTA, SC US 29661
*
PACKET PICKUP: WILL BE HELD AT RIVER FALLS LODGE (START/FINISH LINE) @ 7AM
CLICK FOR STRAVA - COURSE MAP HERE_ - 3000 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN_ [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270747829708170406]
THE COURSE WILL INCLUDE A SECTION OF ROAD LEADING TO JONES GAP BEFORE ASCENDING A SERIES OF SINGLE TRACK TRAILS. IF THE VIEWS DO NOT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY THE UPHILL HIKING MOST CERTAINLY WILL. WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING BACK THE SAME GREAT STATE PARK WITH AN AWESOME 13.1 MILE ROUTE THAT VIEWS RAINBOW FALLS AND A SECTION OF THE RIM OF THE GAP TRAIL AND LITTLE PINNACLE MOUNTAIN!
ADDRESS AND PARKING
RUNNERS CAN PARK AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: RIVER FALLS LODGE RD, MARIETTA, SC 29661. WE ADVISE ALL RUNNERS TO CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE. PACKET PICKUP THAT MORNING WILL ALSO BE LOCATED HERE.
AID STATIONS
WE WILL HAVE AN AID STATION AT MILE 2.2, 7.5, AND 11.5. ITEMS MAY INCLUDE: PICKLES, COOKIES, CHIPS, ASSORTED CANDY, FIG NEWTONS, & PRETZELS. HYDRATION WILL INCLUDE WATER, 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! CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL FOR USE AT OUR AID STATIONS WE GLADLY ACCEPT AID STATION DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS THAT YOU LIKE TO SEE AT RACES.
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