Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour – 26.2 – 13.1 – 10k) 2026 — Anderson, SC

Upstate Race Series Sadlers Creek Stumble Sadlers Creek State Park · Anderson, SC A fall trail running and camping experience for the whole family 🏕 “ 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 32 Hour. Tall pines, gentle lake breezes, campfires crackling as runners come in from long loops. 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. Race Day Details What Sadlers Creek Stumble — 32 Hour (15 loops), Marathon (4 loops), Half Marathon (2 loops), and 10K (1 lap) When Saturday, October 17, 2026 — all races begin at 8:45 AM Where Sadlers Creek State Park, Anderson, SC Address 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC 29626 Packet Pickup Begins 60 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. Time Limit 32 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. 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 Course Map → 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 soup Fresh post-race pancakes Hydration: Fully stocked aid station at the start/finish Wildly Charged hydration sample 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. Custom Finisher Medal To commemorate the triumph. Custom Race Tattoo Wear the moment proudly. Event-Themed Giveaways A little extra swag for finishing strong. Race Sticker Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. Wildly Charged Hydration Sample A little extra refresh after you've conquered the trail. 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 1–3, and the Ranger Station. Post-Race Vibes Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate. Race Awards Top 3 Overall (Male & Female) The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack. 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. Series Recognition This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series: Upstate Trail Series Upstate Ultra Series Giving Back 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 Age Group Categories 0–9 10–12 13–16 17–19 20–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–49 50–54 55–59 60–64 65–69 70–79 80+ Groups & Teams $5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members 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