Paris Mountain Half Marathon
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $43.40 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Paris Mountain Half Marathon on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Greenville, South Carolina, this 13.1-mile trail race promises an unforgettable experience as you navigate the picturesque trails of Paris Mountain State Park. With an impressive elevation gain of 2,300 feet, runners will encounter a mix of challenging terrain, including winding switchbacks, serene lakeside paths, and the exhilarating climbs to the park's highest peaks.
This fall scenic adventure is perfect for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers alike. As you traverse the vibrant autumn foliage, you'll enjoy breathtaking views that will inspire you every step of the way. With well-marked trails, enthusiastic volunteers, and aid stations stocked with delicious treats, you're sure to find camaraderie among fellow participants. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM at Shelter #3. Join us for a day of achievement and natural beauty in a true fall wonderland, and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to push your limits in the heart of South Carolina's stunning landscape!
This fall scenic adventure is perfect for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers alike. As you traverse the vibrant autumn foliage, you'll enjoy breathtaking views that will inspire you every step of the way. With well-marked trails, enthusiastic volunteers, and aid stations stocked with delicious treats, you're sure to find camaraderie among fellow participants. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM at Shelter #3. Join us for a day of achievement and natural beauty in a true fall wonderland, and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to push your limits in the heart of South Carolina's stunning landscape!
Organiser's Description
PARIS MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON - FALL SCENIC TRAIL ADVENTURE
GET READY FOR AN EPIC FALL ADVENTURE AT THE PARIS MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON, WHERE RUGGED TRAILS MEET STUNNING AUTUMN VIEWS ! SET IN THE HEART OF PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, THIS CHALLENGING RACE OFFERS 2,300 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN AND TAKES YOU THROUGH SOME OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES . EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF TACKLING SWITCHBACKS, WINDING AROUND TRANQUIL LAKES , AND SUMMITING THE PARKS HIGHEST PEAKS . WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED TRAIL RUNNER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THIS RACE IS YOUR PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS WHILE SOAKING IN THE BREATHTAKING FALL SCENERY!
THE COURSE SHOWCASES THE PARKS DIVERSE TERRAIN , WITH LUSH FORESTS, PEACEFUL LAKESIDES, AND INVIGORATING CLIMBS. NAVIGATE THROUGH VIBRANT FALL FOLIAGE , ENJOY SERENE MOMENTS NEAR THE WATER, AND GET REWARDED WITH PANORAMIC SUMMIT VIEWS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU IN AWE. EACH STEP OFFERS A FRESH CHALLENGEWHETHER ITS CONQUERING STEEP ASCENTS OR SAVORING THE QUIET BEAUTY OF THE LAKES .
JOIN A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF TRAIL RUNNERS FOR A DAY OF CAMARADERIE AND UNFORGETTABLE VIEWS . WITH WELL-MARKED TRAILS , AID STATIONS STOCKED WITH TASTY TREATS, AND ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS CHEERING YOU ON, YOULL HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CONQUER THE COURSE. CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT AND THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN A FALL WONDERLANDREGISTER TODAY FOR THE PARIS MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND START YOUR ADVENTURE!
MALE SIGN RACE DAY DETAILS
WHAT: PARIS MOUNTAIN 13.1 TRAIL RACE
WHERE: PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM
ADDRESS: 2401 STATE PARK RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29609
PACKET PICKUP: SHELTER #3 BEHIND THE MAIN PARKING LOT @ 7:00 AM
PARKING: THE MAIN GATE OPENS AT 6:30 AM. ACCESS THE PARK AT 2401 STATE PARK RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29609.
PARK FEES: $6 ADULTS, $3.75 SC SENIORS, $3.50 CHILDREN AGES 6-15, FREE FOR KIDS 5 & UNDER.
COURSE MAP: STRAVA COURSE MAP - HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270754775910820734]
THE HALF MARATHON IS A SINGLE 13.1-MILE LOOP STARTING AND FINISHING AT SHELTER #3, WITH A TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN OF 2,300 FEET. THE COURSE INCLUDES A MIX OF SINGLE-TRACK TRAILS , WIDE SWITCHBACKS , THREE LAKES WITH WATERFALLS , AND TWO CHALLENGING CLIMBS MOUNTAIN.
AID STATIONS:
*
MILE 4.6
*
MILE 10.4
*
AID STATION ITEMS MAY INCLUDE
*
PICKLES COOKIES CHIPS - FIG NEWTONS - PRETZELS .
*
HYDRATION OPTIONS
*
WATER
*
COKE
*
GINGER ALE .
*
CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL .
*
WE WELCOME DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS YOU LOVE TO SEE AT RACES!
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.
GET READY FOR AN EPIC FALL ADVENTURE AT THE PARIS MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON, WHERE RUGGED TRAILS MEET STUNNING AUTUMN VIEWS ! SET IN THE HEART OF PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, THIS CHALLENGING RACE OFFERS 2,300 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN AND TAKES YOU THROUGH SOME OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES . EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF TACKLING SWITCHBACKS, WINDING AROUND TRANQUIL LAKES , AND SUMMITING THE PARKS HIGHEST PEAKS . WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED TRAIL RUNNER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THIS RACE IS YOUR PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS WHILE SOAKING IN THE BREATHTAKING FALL SCENERY!
THE COURSE SHOWCASES THE PARKS DIVERSE TERRAIN , WITH LUSH FORESTS, PEACEFUL LAKESIDES, AND INVIGORATING CLIMBS. NAVIGATE THROUGH VIBRANT FALL FOLIAGE , ENJOY SERENE MOMENTS NEAR THE WATER, AND GET REWARDED WITH PANORAMIC SUMMIT VIEWS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU IN AWE. EACH STEP OFFERS A FRESH CHALLENGEWHETHER ITS CONQUERING STEEP ASCENTS OR SAVORING THE QUIET BEAUTY OF THE LAKES .
JOIN A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF TRAIL RUNNERS FOR A DAY OF CAMARADERIE AND UNFORGETTABLE VIEWS . WITH WELL-MARKED TRAILS , AID STATIONS STOCKED WITH TASTY TREATS, AND ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS CHEERING YOU ON, YOULL HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CONQUER THE COURSE. CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT AND THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN A FALL WONDERLANDREGISTER TODAY FOR THE PARIS MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND START YOUR ADVENTURE!
MALE SIGN RACE DAY DETAILS
WHAT: PARIS MOUNTAIN 13.1 TRAIL RACE
WHERE: PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM
ADDRESS: 2401 STATE PARK RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29609
PACKET PICKUP: SHELTER #3 BEHIND THE MAIN PARKING LOT @ 7:00 AM
PARKING: THE MAIN GATE OPENS AT 6:30 AM. ACCESS THE PARK AT 2401 STATE PARK RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29609.
PARK FEES: $6 ADULTS, $3.75 SC SENIORS, $3.50 CHILDREN AGES 6-15, FREE FOR KIDS 5 & UNDER.
COURSE MAP: STRAVA COURSE MAP - HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270754775910820734]
THE HALF MARATHON IS A SINGLE 13.1-MILE LOOP STARTING AND FINISHING AT SHELTER #3, WITH A TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN OF 2,300 FEET. THE COURSE INCLUDES A MIX OF SINGLE-TRACK TRAILS , WIDE SWITCHBACKS , THREE LAKES WITH WATERFALLS , AND TWO CHALLENGING CLIMBS MOUNTAIN.
AID STATIONS:
*
MILE 4.6
*
MILE 10.4
*
AID STATION ITEMS MAY INCLUDE
*
PICKLES COOKIES CHIPS - FIG NEWTONS - PRETZELS .
*
HYDRATION OPTIONS
*
WATER
*
COKE
*
GINGER ALE .
*
CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL .
*
WE WELCOME DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS YOU LOVE TO SEE AT RACES!
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.
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