Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay
- Date Sun 13th December 2026
- Time 6:30AM EST
- Location Bluffton, South Carolina
- Price $43.40 - $250.10
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run, taking place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in the picturesque Bluffton, Beaufort. This exciting event features a stunning all-trail course that showcases the natural beauty of South Carolina's Lowcountry across 20,000 acres of virtually undisturbed land. Participants can choose from three thrilling race distances: a 10K, 30K, or a challenging 50K Ultra, as well as relay options for those looking to team up.
The Buffalo Run invites you to experience the thrill of racing through ancient maritime forests, with a mix of single track, dirt, and gravel roads that promise an exhilarating adventure. Don’t worry about a little mud; it’s all part of the fun! Race day kicks off early, with the 50K and 50K Relay starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 30K at 8:30 AM, and the 10K at 10:00 AM. Be sure to join us for the lively after-party starting at 11:30 AM, featuring live music, delicious local food, and complimentary refreshments for all participants. Don't miss the chance to earn unique fin
The Buffalo Run invites you to experience the thrill of racing through ancient maritime forests, with a mix of single track, dirt, and gravel roads that promise an exhilarating adventure. Don’t worry about a little mud; it’s all part of the fun! Race day kicks off early, with the 50K and 50K Relay starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 30K at 8:30 AM, and the 10K at 10:00 AM. Be sure to join us for the lively after-party starting at 11:30 AM, featuring live music, delicious local food, and complimentary refreshments for all participants. Don't miss the chance to earn unique fin
Organiser's Description
Palmetto Bluff is the best of the South Carolina Lowcountry. 20,000 acres that remain virtually undisturbed and home to some of the most beautiful trails in the Lowcountry. Join us for the annual Buffalo Run benefiting the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Featuring an all-trail course, this 10K, 30K, and 50K race is a tree-shaded combination of single track, dirt and gravel road trail. The Buffalo Run 6.2-mile trail winds deep into the ancient maritime forests of Palmetto Bluff. Dont be afraid to get a little muddy its all a part of the experience.
30K AND 50K RELAY TEAMS. Gather your friends and compete in the 30K and 50K endurance races with either a 3-person team for the 30K or a 5-person team for the 50K.
PACKET PICKUP. SATURDAY 12/12. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane. Bluffton, SC 29910 from 1-5PM.
RACE DAY SUNDAY 12/13. Gates opens at 5:30AM.
50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM.
30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.
10K Race begins at 10:00AM.
HYDRATION AND FUEL STATIONS. These stations are located midway and at the finish.
STAGING AREA. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles.
AWARDS. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts guaranteed to all participants registered before December 1st. BUFFALO RUN FINISHERS MEDALS FOR ALL 10K, 30K AND 50K AND RELAY PARTICIPANTS. All 50K individual finishers receive a Buffalo Head Award. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall 1st place male, female in each race and 1st place relay teams.
AFTER PARTY AND AWARDS PRESENTATION.
The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Live Music from Corn Bread. Each runner receives a free beer from a local Brewery and basket of buffalo wings.
30K AND 50K RELAY TEAMS. Gather your friends and compete in the 30K and 50K endurance races with either a 3-person team for the 30K or a 5-person team for the 50K.
PACKET PICKUP. SATURDAY 12/12. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane. Bluffton, SC 29910 from 1-5PM.
RACE DAY SUNDAY 12/13. Gates opens at 5:30AM.
50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM.
30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.
10K Race begins at 10:00AM.
HYDRATION AND FUEL STATIONS. These stations are located midway and at the finish.
STAGING AREA. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles.
AWARDS. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts guaranteed to all participants registered before December 1st. BUFFALO RUN FINISHERS MEDALS FOR ALL 10K, 30K AND 50K AND RELAY PARTICIPANTS. All 50K individual finishers receive a Buffalo Head Award. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall 1st place male, female in each race and 1st place relay teams.
AFTER PARTY AND AWARDS PRESENTATION.
The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Live Music from Corn Bread. Each runner receives a free beer from a local Brewery and basket of buffalo wings.
Races
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10K Trail Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$59.30
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/13. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910 from 12-5 PM. Race Day Sunday 12/14. Gates opens at 5:30AM. 50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM. 30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.10K Race begins at 10:00AM. Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish. Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles. Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts to all participants registered before Dec.1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K participants. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall male and female finishers in each race. After Party and Awards Presentation. The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Each runner gets a free beer and basket of buffalo wings. -
30K Trail Run
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$75.20
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/13. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910 from 12-5 PM. Race Day Sunday 12/14. Gates opens at 5:30AM. 50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM. 30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.10K Race begins at 10:00AM. Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish. Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles. Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts to all participants registered before Dec.1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K participants. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall male and female finishers in each race. After Party and Awards Presentation. The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Each runner gets a free beer and basket of buffalo wings. -
50K Ultra Trail Run
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$91.10
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/13. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910 from 12-5 PM. Race Day Sunday 12/14. Gates opens at 5:30AM. 50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM. 30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.10K Race begins at 10:00AM. Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish. Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles. Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts to all participants registered before Dec.1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K participants. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall male and female finishers in each race. After Party and Awards Presentation. The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Each runner gets a free beer and basket of buffalo wings. -
30K Relay Team
Incl. $9.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$144.10
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/13. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910 from 12-5 PM. Race Day Sunday 12/14. Gates opens at 5:30AM. 50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM. 30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.10K Race begins at 10:00AM. Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish. Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles. Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts to all participants registered before Dec.1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K participants. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall male and female finishers in each race. After Party and Awards Presentation. The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Each runner gets a free beer and basket of buffalo wings. -
50K Ultra Relay Team
Incl. $15.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (6:30AM EST)
$250.10
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/13. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910 from 12-5 PM. Race Day Sunday 12/14. Gates opens at 5:30AM. 50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM. 30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.10K Race begins at 10:00AM. Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish. Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles. Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts to all participants registered before Dec.1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K participants. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall male and female finishers in each race. After Party and Awards Presentation. The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Each runner gets a free beer and basket of buffalo wings. -
10K Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$43.40
Packet pickup. Saturday 12/12. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910 from 12-5 PM. Race Day Sunday 12/13. Gates opens at 5:30AM. 50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM. 30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:00AM.10K Race begins at 9:30AM.
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