GTC Paris Mountain Trails 7K

The 2026 GTC Paris Mountain 7K Trail Run and the 2026 USATF South Carolina Association Open/Masters Cross-Country Championships will be held concurrently. 

Each finisher will receive a commemorative patch. Swag prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall, top 3 masters, youngest and oldest finishers, as well as the DFL finisher.

USATF membership is not required to compete but will be required to receive USATFSC awards. USATF Association medals will be awarded to the top 3 USATF South Carolina men and women in the open division as well as the 5-year masters age groups. USATF membership numbers must be entered at time of registration.

This is a moderate trail race with few hills.

Directions for the race: Start at front picnic area near the footbridge; run along lake past main office building; left onto Lake Placid Trail; right onto Mountain Creek Trail; Left on Sulphur Springs; Right at Pavilion and back to Park Road; left on Park Road; right into Archery Range; Right onto Sulphur Springs; continue on Mountain Creek; left on Park Road; right on road to Shelter 3; finish at Shelter 3. (Address 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609)

Race day registration and Bib pick up:  Race Day Registration and Pickup: Shelter 3, near main parking lot across from main office.

NOTE: Entry to Paris Mountain State Park is included in the registration fee for runners. Spectators are welcome, but will need to pay the entry fee for the park or use a park pass.