JONES GAP HALF MARATHON A SCENIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA



THE UPSTATE RACE SERIES INVITES YOU TO THE BREATHTAKING JONES GAP STATE PARK FOR THE ANNUAL JONES GAP HALF MARATHON! GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE 13.1-MILE ADVENTURE THROUGH ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINAS MOST SERENE NATURAL SETTINGS . THIS YEARS COURSE TAKES YOU ON AN AWE-INSPIRING ROUTE THAT SHOWCASES THE STUNNING RAINBOW FALLS , A SECTION OF THE RIM OF THE GAP TRAIL , AND THE ICONIC LITTLE PINNACLE MOUNTAIN ALL SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA.



JONES GAP STATE PARK OFFERS A PEACEFUL RETREAT DEEP WITHIN THE MOUNTAINS . NESTLED WITHIN 13,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE WOODLANDS , THE PARK IS PART OF THE LARGER MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA, WHICH CONNECTS WITH CAESARS HEAD STATE PARK. THE TRAILS HERE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF NATURE , WITH CONNECTIONS TO THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL AND PALMETTO TRAILTWO OF THE MOST BELOVED HIKING PATHS IN SOUTH CAROLINA . ALONG THE WAY, YOULL PASS RAINBOW FALLS, EXPERIENCE THE RUSH OF THE MIDDLE SALUDA RIVER , AND BE IMMERSED IN A WILDERNESS THAT FEELS BOTH UNTAMED AND TIMELESS.



AS YOU JOURNEY THROUGH THIS INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPE, YOULL BE TREATED TO THE SIGHTS OF WATERFALLS , MILES OF UNTOUCHED HIKING TRAILS , AND A VARIETY OF WILDLIFE . THE RUGGED TERRAIN WILL CHALLENGE YOU, WHILE THE NATURAL BEAUTY WILL KEEP YOU MOVING FORWARD WITH AWE AND INSPIRATION.


RACE DAY DETAILS

WHAT: JONES GAP HALF MARATHON MALE SIGN

WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM ALARM CLOCK

WHERE: RIVER FALLS LODGE (JUST OUTSIDE JONES GAP STATE PARK)

ADDRESS: RIVER FALLS LODGE RD, MARIETTA, SC 29661

PACKET PICKUP: RIVER FALLS LODGE (START/FINISH LINE) @ 7:00 AM



COURSE MAP: STRAVA COURSE MAP - HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270747829708170406]

WITH A TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN OF 2,000 FEET MOUNTAIN, THE COURSE BEGINS WITH A STRETCH OF ROAD LEADING INTO JONES GAP BEFORE IT ASCENDS ONTO A SERIES OF CHALLENGING SINGLE-TRACK TRAILS . PREPARE FOR STUNNING VIEWS, INCLUDING RAINBOW FALLS , AND A CLIMB TO LITTLE PINNACLE MOUNTAIN . THE TRAILS BREATHTAKING BEAUTY AND THE UPHILL CLIMBS WILL TEST YOUR ENDURANCE , BUT THE SCENERY WILL MAKE EVERY STEP WORTHWHILE .


PARKING & ADDRESS

RUNNERS CAN PARK AT RIVER FALLS LODGE RD, MARIETTA, SC 29661 . WE RECOMMEND CARPOOLING TO REDUCE CONGESTION . PACKET PICKUP WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE AT THIS LOCATION .


AID STATIONS

_THERE WILL BE ONLY 2 AID STATIONS AT MILE 2 AND MILE 11 _

AVAILABLE ITEMS MAY INCLUDE: PICKLES , COOKIES , CHIPS , ASSORTED CANDY , FIG NEWTONS , AND PRETZELS . HYDRATION OPTIONS: WATER , COKE , AND GINGER ALE . CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL . WE ALSO ACCEPT AID STATION DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS YOUD LIKE TO SEE AT THE RACE!

PREPARE FOR A DAY FILLED WITH SCENIC BEAUTY , A CHALLENGING COURSE FEMALE SIGN, AND THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE . THE JONES GAP HALF MARATHON IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH NATURE WHILE TESTING YOUR ENDURANCE .



UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS

CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS

* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]

CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES

* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]

CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS

* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG

* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS

* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.