Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Pickens, South Carolina
- Price $32.80 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, in the beautiful town of Pickens, South Carolina! Nestled at the foot of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event invites both novice and experienced runners to hit the trails. The scenic 5K course offers a fantastic introduction to trail running, meandering alongside Carrick Creek and culminating in a thrilling downhill loop back to the finish line.
For those seeking a more intense challenge, the 15K course—often stretching closer to 17K—promises to test even the most seasoned trail runners. With nearly 2000 feet of elevation gain and breathtaking views from Pinnacle Mountain, participants will navigate through stream crossings, rugged roots, and rocky terrain. After conquering the course, all runners will be greeted with a festive atmosphere at the finish line, complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and stylish finisher shirts. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the great outdoors and compete in one of South Carolina's premier trail running events!
For those seeking a more intense challenge, the 15K course—often stretching closer to 17K—promises to test even the most seasoned trail runners. With nearly 2000 feet of elevation gain and breathtaking views from Pinnacle Mountain, participants will navigate through stream crossings, rugged roots, and rocky terrain. After conquering the course, all runners will be greeted with a festive atmosphere at the finish line, complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and stylish finisher shirts. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the great outdoors and compete in one of South Carolina's premier trail running events!
Organiser's Description
SOUTH CAROLINA TRAIL RUNNERS
RUNNERS AND FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS ON THE DOORSTEP OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS IN NORTHWEST SOUTH CAROLINA. THE SCENIC 5K COURSE IS A GREAT FOR NOVICE TRAIL RUNNERS AND EXPERIENCED RACERS ALIKE. THE SINGLE TRACK TRAILS MEANDER ALONG AND ACROSS SCENIC CARRICK CREEK FROM THE NATURE CENTER AS YOU
CLIMB TOWARD PINNACLE MOUNTAIN. AFTER A SHORT CLIMB, THE 5K RUNNERS WILL RACE DOWNHILL, LOOPING BACK TOWARD THE START FINISH LINE.
UP FOR MORE OF A CHALLENGE? THE 15K RACE COURSE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY CLOSER TO A17K, IS BRUTAL AND WILL TEST THE MOST SEASONED TRAIL RUNNERS. IT FOLLOWS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE 5K FOR THE FIRST TWO MILES. HOWEVER, THE 15K COURSE CLIMBS NEARLY 2000 FEET OVER THE FIRST 5 MILES. YOU WILL STRUGGLE TO MAKE IT OVER SEVERAL GAPS AND REACH THE RACES HIGH POINT OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN. AS YOU DESCEND YOU WILL BE REWARDED WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM BALD ROCK AND OTHER OVERLOOKS. MORE STREAM CROSSINGS, GNARLY ROOTS AND JAGGED ROCKS WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES AS YOU WIND YOUR WAY BACK DOWN THE VALLEY TOWARD THE FINISH. ALL RACERS WILL WELCOME THE SIGHT OF THE FINISH LINE WHERE THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF FOOD AND ICE COLD DRINKS TO REPLENISH YOUR BODY AFTER A TOUGH RUN. AND, RECEIVE OUR SUPER SOFT SHIRTS AND FINISHERS AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL RUNNERS.
EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH
_Don't forget your $6.00 entry fee into the park at the front gate. We love our SC parks!_
* _6 Race Day Registration and packet pick-up at The Pinnacle Pavilion, formerly known as The Barn_
* _7:30 am: 15K start time_
* _7:35 am: 5K start time_
Awards for First, Second and Third place overall winners.
First place Age group awards.
Please enter park at the West Gate and turn left at the Country Store, driving past the start/finish line
to park at the Pinnacle Pavilion.
RUNNERS AND FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS ON THE DOORSTEP OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS IN NORTHWEST SOUTH CAROLINA. THE SCENIC 5K COURSE IS A GREAT FOR NOVICE TRAIL RUNNERS AND EXPERIENCED RACERS ALIKE. THE SINGLE TRACK TRAILS MEANDER ALONG AND ACROSS SCENIC CARRICK CREEK FROM THE NATURE CENTER AS YOU
CLIMB TOWARD PINNACLE MOUNTAIN. AFTER A SHORT CLIMB, THE 5K RUNNERS WILL RACE DOWNHILL, LOOPING BACK TOWARD THE START FINISH LINE.
UP FOR MORE OF A CHALLENGE? THE 15K RACE COURSE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY CLOSER TO A17K, IS BRUTAL AND WILL TEST THE MOST SEASONED TRAIL RUNNERS. IT FOLLOWS THE SAME ROUTE AS THE 5K FOR THE FIRST TWO MILES. HOWEVER, THE 15K COURSE CLIMBS NEARLY 2000 FEET OVER THE FIRST 5 MILES. YOU WILL STRUGGLE TO MAKE IT OVER SEVERAL GAPS AND REACH THE RACES HIGH POINT OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN. AS YOU DESCEND YOU WILL BE REWARDED WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM BALD ROCK AND OTHER OVERLOOKS. MORE STREAM CROSSINGS, GNARLY ROOTS AND JAGGED ROCKS WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES AS YOU WIND YOUR WAY BACK DOWN THE VALLEY TOWARD THE FINISH. ALL RACERS WILL WELCOME THE SIGHT OF THE FINISH LINE WHERE THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF FOOD AND ICE COLD DRINKS TO REPLENISH YOUR BODY AFTER A TOUGH RUN. AND, RECEIVE OUR SUPER SOFT SHIRTS AND FINISHERS AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL RUNNERS.
EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH
_Don't forget your $6.00 entry fee into the park at the front gate. We love our SC parks!_
* _6 Race Day Registration and packet pick-up at The Pinnacle Pavilion, formerly known as The Barn_
* _7:30 am: 15K start time_
* _7:35 am: 5K start time_
Awards for First, Second and Third place overall winners.
First place Age group awards.
Please enter park at the West Gate and turn left at the Country Store, driving past the start/finish line
to park at the Pinnacle Pavilion.
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