Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Price $32.80 - $107.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Ultra, 5km

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for the exhilarating Prisoner of War Trail Race at the historic Camp Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This unique event offers three challenging race distances: the 50K Ultra, 25K, and 8-mile trail run, each designed to honor the resilience and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. As you navigate the rugged terrain of this 7,000-acre park, you'll be immersed in a mission that goes beyond mere competition; it’s a tribute to those who served.

Runners will embark on their journeys starting at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM at the Activity Center. Prepare to tackle a technical figure-eight course that tests your endurance and spirit. Along the way, you’ll find camaraderie among fellow participants, all united in purpose and grit. Whether you're pushing through the full 50K or taking on the 8-mile scout, every mile is a salute to the bravery of our heroes. Don’t miss this opportunity to run with purpose and honor those who have fought for our freedom. Gear up, lace your boots, and get ready for a day filled with challenge, pride, and remembrance!

Organiser's Description

PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA

CAMP CROFT STATE PARK SPARTANBURG, SC

"HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT."



TO ALL RUNNERS, PATRIOTS, AND WARRIORS OF THE TRAILTHIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE RACE. THIS IS A MISSION. THE PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA RETURNS TO THE HISTORIC GROUNDS OF CAMP CROFT, ONCE THE PROVING GROUND FOR OVER 200,000 AMERICAN SOLDIERS DURING WORLD WAR II. THESE WERE MEN FORGED IN GRIT, TRAINED FOR BATTLE, AND PREPARED TO DEFEND FREEDOM. NOW ITS YOUR TURN TO STEP INTO THEIR LEGACY.

THIS NOVEMBER, YOULL REPORT FOR DUTY AT CROFT STATE PARK, A 7,000-ACRE STRETCH OF RUGGED SOUTH CAROLINA TERRAIN THAT ONCE ECHOED WITH THE CADENCE OF MARCHING BOOTS AND RIFLE FIRE. TODAY, THE ONLY SOUNDS YOULL HEAR ARE THE POUNDING OF YOUR HEART, THE RHYTHM OF YOUR BREATH, ANDIF THE WIND IS RIGHTTHE DISTANT REPORTS FROM THE JAMES O. THOMASON FIRING RANGE OVER THE RIDGE. A REMINDER THAT FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE.

WHETHER YOU CHOOSE THE 8 MILE, 25K, OR THE FULL 50K ULTRA DISTANCE, EACH LOOP OF THIS COURSE IS A TRIBUTE TO THE RESILIENCE, SACRIFICE, AND UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT OF OUR NATION'S WARRIORSPAST AND PRESENT. THE COURSE WINDS THROUGH A FIGURE-EIGHT LOOP, CHALLENGING YOUR BODY AND TESTING YOUR WILL. THIS IS MORE THAN TRAIL RUNNINGITS A TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH NATURE, PAIN, AND PURPOSE.

YOU WON'T FACE IT ALONE. YOU'LL BE SURROUNDED BY A COMPANY OF RUNNERS BOUND BY GRIT AND HONOR. EVERY STEP, EVERY MILE IS A SALUTE TO THOSE WHO GAVE MORE. THE COMMUNITY FORGED ON THIS COURSE IS STRONG. THIS IS A PLACE WHERE STRANGERS BECOME TEAMMATES, AND PAIN BECOMES PRIDE.


MISSION BRIEFING:

WHAT: 50K ULTRA, 25K, & 8 MILE TRAIL RACE

WHERE: CROFT STATE PARK, SPARTANBURG, SC

ADDRESS: 450 CROFT STATE PARK RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302

WHEN: ALL RACES LAUNCH AT 0800 HOURS (8:00 AM SHARP)

PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 0700 HOURS AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER (BASE CAMP)


COURSE LAYOUT:

50K OPERATIVES: 2 FULL FIGURE-EIGHT LOOPS

25K OPERATIVES: 1 FULL LOOP

8 MILE SCOUTS: COMPLETE THE NORTHERN SECTION OF THE FIGURE-EIGHT

CENTRAL CHECKPOINT AND AID STATION LOCATED AT THE ACTIVITY CENTERREPORT THERE EACH LOOP.

THE TERRAIN? CHALLENGING. TECHNICAL. RELENTLESS. JUST HOW WE LIKE IT. THE ROUTE IS MARKED, BUT ITS YOUR JOB TO STAY SHARP. THIS IS

SOUTH CAROLINAS BACKCOUNTRYEXPECT ROOTS, ROCKS, AND REAL ELEVATION.

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COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270752827527776754]


DROP ZONE & SUPPORT:

PERSONAL TENTS AND DROP BAGS MAY BE STAGED AT THE DESIGNATED BASE CAMP AREA. KEEP IT ORGANIZED AND CLEAR OF OPERATIONAL ZONES. THIS IS A "PACK IN, PACK OUT" OPERATIONWE LEAVE NO TRACE BUT BOOT PRINTS AND HONOR BEHIND.

RATION POINTS:

* One centralized Aid Station at Start/Finish

* Stocked with: pickles, cookies, chips, fig newtons, pretzels, assorted candy

* Hydration includes: Water, Coke, and Ginger Ale

* This is a cup-less eventbring your own canteen or hydration vessel.

* Homemade ration donations are welcome. Keep your brothers and sisters fueled!



WHY YOU RUN:

You dont sign up for the Prisoner of War Ultra to collect a medalthough you'll earn one.
You run this race to pay tributeto our veterans, to the POWs, to those who came home changed, and to those who never came home at all.
You run to prove that in a world full of shortcuts and surrender, there are still those who choose the harder path.


SO GEAR UP, SOLDIER. LACE YOUR BOOTS. TIGHTEN YOUR PACK. AND PREPARE TO FACE THE CHALLENGE WITH COURAGE, HUMILITY, AND HEART.
THIS IS THE PRISONER OF WAR ULTRAWHERE ENDURANCE MEETS REMEMBRANCE.



_GENERALS ORDERS: REGISTER NOW. STAND WITH US. RUN WITH PURPOSE._

Races

  • POW 50k

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $64.60

  • Infantry 25k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $48.70

  • Semper Fi 8 Mile

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $32.80

  • Sponsorships & Vendor Opportunities

    Incl. $7.00 Fee

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $107.00

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450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, 29302, SC, United States

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