Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Pickens, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in scenic Pickens, South Carolina! Nestled at the foothills of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, this event invites trail runners of all skill levels to experience the beauty of nature while challenging themselves on two captivating courses. The 5K course is perfect for novice runners and seasoned veterans alike, meandering along Carrick Creek and featuring a thrilling downhill finish. For those seeking a true test of endurance, the 15K course, which is closer to 17K, will push runners to their limits with a nearly 2000-foot climb over the first five miles, leading to stunning views from Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with plenty of post-race festivities, including delicious food and refreshing drinks to recharge after the race. All finishers will receive soft shirts and awards, and there will be prizes for the top three overall winners and age group champions. Don't forget to bring your $6.00 entry fee into the park and join us for a memorable day of running, camaraderie, and the great outdoors!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with plenty of post-race festivities, including delicious food and refreshing drinks to recharge after the race. All finishers will receive soft shirts and awards, and there will be prizes for the top three overall winners and age group champions. Don't forget to bring your $6.00 entry fee into the park and join us for a memorable day of running, camaraderie, and the great outdoors!
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, 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 9TH
_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, 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 9TH
_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.
Races
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15k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:35AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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