Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race
Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race is an ultra and running race on January 16, 2027 in Columbia, SC, featuring the 50K distance, with entry fees from $30 to $50.
- Date
- January 16, 2027 (201 days to go)
- Distance
- 50K · Other
- Price
- $30–$50
- Sports
- UltraRunning
From the Organizer
Harbison State Park - Columbia South Carolina
Race Information
Packet Pickup
Gates Open: 5:30 AM
Runners may enter the park beginning at 5:30 AM to pick up bibs and shirts.
Race Start Times
50K Start: 7:00 AM
25K Start: 8:30 AM
Course Cutoffs
All participants must be out of the forest by 4:30 PM.
To ensure runners can complete the full distance safely:50K First Loop Cutoff: 4 hours 30 minutes
Required Pace: 17:22 per mile to begin the second loop
Please plan accordingly and run within the posted cutoff times.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia Univ Of Sc, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, SC
Population
138,019
as of 2023
City Elevation
290 ft
Nearest Airport
CAE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
201
Days to train
- Race
- Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race
- Date
- January 16, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race
Jan 16, 2027