Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K 2026 — Pickens, SC

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Pickens, SC
Venue
1025 Table Rock State Park Road
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $50.00
Events
15k, 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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SOUTH CAROLINA TRAIL RUNNERS Runners and families are invited to enjoy the great outdoors on the doorstep of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest South Carolina. The scenic 5k course is a great for novice trail runners and experienced racers alike. The single track trails meander along and across scenic Carrick Creek from the nature center as you climb toward Pinnacle Mountain. After a short climb, the 5k runners will race downhill, looping back toward the start finish line. Up for more of a challenge? The 15k race course, which is currently closer to a17K, will test the most seasoned trail runners. It follows the same route as the 5k for the first two miles. However, the 15k course climbs nearly 2000 feet over the first 5 miles. You will struggle to make it over several gaps and reach the race’s high point of Pinnacle Mountain. As you descend you will be rewarded with spectacular views from Bald Rock and other overlooks. More stream crossings, gnarly roots and jagged rocks will keep

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K 2026 — Pickens, SC?

Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K 2026 — Pickens, SC takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Pickens, South Carolina.

Where is Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K 2026 — Pickens, SC held?

Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K 2026 — Pickens, SC is held at 1025 Table Rock State Park Road in Pickens, South Carolina.

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