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
Join us for the exhilarating Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Set in the breathtaking beauty of Jones Gap State Park in Marietta, Greenville, this annual event promises an unforgettable experience for runners and nature lovers alike. Participants will tackle a challenging 13.1-mile course that showcases stunning sights, including the magnificent Rainbow Falls and sections of the Rim of the Gap Trail and Little Pinnacle Mountain.
With over 13,000 acres of pristine mountain woodlands and scenic trails, runners can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The race kicks off at 8 AM, starting and finishing at River Falls Lodge, where packet pickup will begin at 7 AM. Expect to encounter exhilarating elevation changes of 3,000 feet and well-stocked aid stations along the way, providing everything from snacks to hydration options. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time half marathoner, the Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a must-do event that combines adventure, beauty, and community spirit!
With over 13,000 acres of pristine mountain woodlands and scenic trails, runners can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The race kicks off at 8 AM, starting and finishing at River Falls Lodge, where packet pickup will begin at 7 AM. Expect to encounter exhilarating elevation changes of 3,000 feet and well-stocked aid stations along the way, providing everything from snacks to hydration options. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time half marathoner, the Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a must-do event that combines adventure, beauty, and community spirit!
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, 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! _CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL FOR USE AT OUR AID STATIONS _
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, 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! _CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL FOR USE AT OUR AID STATIONS _
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