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SADLERS CREEK STUMBLE





36 HR26.213.110K
A fall trail running and camping experience for the whole family





Sat, Oct 17
2026
8:45 AM
start
Sadlers Creek State Park
Anderson, SC

Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=77335]

Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3410348763158569182]Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=940+Sadlers+Creek+Rd+Anderson+SC+29626]Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/77335]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Anderson/SadlersCreekStumble]Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/77335]Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Anderson/SadlersCreekStumble]Apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/sadlers-creek-trail-series]



A 6.8-mile loop on a Lake Hartwell peninsula, gently winding through quiet woods, along lakeshore trails, and past cozy campsites. One lap for the 10K, two for the half, four for the marathon, or fifteen if you are taking on the 36 Hour. Tall pines, gentle lake breezes, campfires crackling as runners come in from long loops.

Runner Feedback



RACE DAY DETAILS

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Sadlers Creek State Park, 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC 29626. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=940+Sadlers+Creek+Rd+Anderson+SC+29626].

7:45 AM


Packet pickup opens
Begins 75 minutes before your race at the Activity Center. Once you park in the ball field, continue down the road about 400 meters to pick up your race bib, which is also where the race starts. No proxy pickups, though you can register from your phone until the races start.

9:00 AM


All races start
Sadlers Creek Stumble 36 Hour (15 loops), Marathon (4 loops), Half Marathon (2 loops), and 10K (1 lap)

On course


The lakeshore loop
Each 6.8-mile loop gently winds through quiet woods, along lakeshore trails, and past cozy campsites.

Each loop


Aid at the start/finish
A fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line of the race, hit once per 6.8-mile loop.

Finish


Soup, pancakes and campfires
Hot post-run soup, pancakes, and campfire camaraderie wait at the finish, along with music and a post-race hangout full of good vibes and great stories.

9:00 PM Sun


Time limit
36 hours to complete all distances. If you are unable to finish the distance you signed up for, you may drop down to the next furthest distance.

After


Results and photos
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page.



COURSE OR RACE HIGHLIGHT

The loop is mostly trail about 80% with a sprinkle of gravel, pavement, and a dash of sand, and 380 feet of gain per lap spread across a few rolling hills on a wide, runnable surface. It is the sort of course that flatters a first ultra: nothing technical enough to hurt you, but enough terrain to make the distance feel earned.

The camping is a real part of this one, not an afterthought. Book a lakefront site through the park, or take primitive tent and car camping in the adjacent parking lot right next to the course, about 150 meters from the main trailhead. Hot post-run soup, pancakes, and campfire camaraderie wait at the finish, along with music and a post-race hangout full of good vibes and great stories.

[On the course at Sadlers Creek Stumble]

THE COURSE

Each 6.8-mile loop gently winds through quiet woods, along lakeshore trails, and past cozy campsites. Mostly trail (80%), with a sprinkle of gravel, pavement, and a dash of sand, and 380 feet of gain per lap. Looped and lightly rolling, with tall pines, gentle lake breezes, a few rolling hills, and a wide, runnable surface.
View the course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3410348763158569182]



PARKING

When you enter Sadlers Creek State Park, make the first left-hand turn and follow directional arrows to the ball field, where parking is. There is a $5 special use permit fee that covers your entry into the park regardless of whether you hold a State Park Pass.



AID STATIONS

A FULLY STOCKED AID STATION AT THE START/FINISH LINE OF THE RACE, HIT ONCE PER 6.8-MILE LOOP.

AVAILABLE SNACKS

Hot post-run soupFresh post-race pancakes

HYDRATION

Fully stocked aid station at the start/finish
Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at aid stations.



WHAT'S INCLUDED

CAMPING ON SITE
Lakefront campsites through the park, or primitive tent and car camping in the lot beside the course.

CUSTOM RACE BIB
Your badge of the journey.

CHIP TIMING & LIVE RESULTS
Track your effort, splits included.

RACE BRANDED FINISHER MEDAL
To commemorate the triumph.

CUSTOM RACE TATTOO
Wear the moment proudly.

EVENT-THEMED GIVEAWAYS
A little extra swag for finishing strong.

RACE STICKERS
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.

BELT BUCKLES FOR 100-MILERS
Fifteen loops of the 32 Hour gets you there.

FOUR SETS OF BATHROOMS ON COURSE
At the Activity Center, Campgrounds 13, and the Ranger Station.

POST RACE VIBES AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

[Runner at Sadlers Creek Stumble]
[Runner at Sadlers Creek Stumble]
[Runner at Sadlers Creek Stumble]

From past races. See all race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Anderson/SadlersCreekStumble]



RACE AWARDS

TOP 3 OVERALL (MALE & FEMALE)

36 Hour: the three runners who complete the most loops when the clock stops will each receive a trophy. Every loop counts, so it is not about who gets to 100 first. If two runners finish the same number of loops, the one who completed that last loop first places ahead. Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K: the fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy.

AGE GROUP AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event. In the 36 Hour, age group places also go to the most loops completed.

SERIES RECOGNITION

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these three series:

Upstate Trail Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateUltraGetDirty]Upstate Ultra Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateUltraSC]Upstate Youth Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/Youth]

Age Group Categories

09
1012
1316
1719
2029
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
7079
80+



GIVING BACK



This race supports
March of Dimes
The national nonprofit working to improve the health of moms and babies and prevent premature birth. They host their own race too: Run for Babies 5K. Visit March of Dimes [https://www.marchofdimes.org/]Run for Babies 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Spartanburg/MFBRunforBabies]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Anderson/SadlersCreekStumble]

Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/].



GROUPS & TEAMS

SAVE
$5
GROUPS OF 5+

RUN CLUBS & CREWS
Run it with your crew.
Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.

1
Find your club
50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.

2
Join at sign-up
Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.

3
Hit 5 runners
Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.

ALREADY ON THE LIST Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more
Find your club [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/77335]Register with your crew [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=77335]
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.



GOOD TO KNOW

Are dogs allowed on the course?
Yes

Are headphones or earbuds allowed?
Yes

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
No

Is there race-day registration?
Yes, you can register on your personal mobile device up until all the races start.

Where are the start and finish lines?
At the Activity Center, between Campground Loops 2 and 3.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?
Yes personal items can be left outside the activity center throughout the event.

Are there restrooms near the start/finish or on course?
Yes, there are four sets of bathrooms on the course: at the Activity Center, Campgrounds 1 through 3, and the Ranger Station.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?
All finishers receive a medal.

What happens if there's bad weather?
Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays see Managing Your Registration below.

Can spectators come watch?
Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby.

When will results and photos be available?
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.



MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself there is no need to email us first. From there you can:

Transfer your entry to another runner

Switch to a different distance at this race

Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event

Update your personal details name, address, emergency contact, shirt size

Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases

ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. We do not offer refunds or deferrals but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry. Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]

LET'S STAY CONNECTED

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This race
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=77335]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3410348763158569182]
Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=940+Sadlers+Creek+Rd+Anderson+SC+29626]
Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/77335]
Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/77335]
Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Anderson/SadlersCreekStumble]
Race apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/sadlers-creek-trail-series]
Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]

Series & giving
Upstate Trail Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateUltraGetDirty]
Upstate Ultra Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateUltraSC]
Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]
March of Dimes [https://www.marchofdimes.org/]
Run for Babies 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Spartanburg/MFBRunforBabies]
Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Anderson/SadlersCreekStumble]

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