
From the Organizer
After losing our original venue to Hurricane Helene, we’re excited to bring the 14th Annual Tryon Half Marathon (Run for Outreach) back to the beautiful grounds of Tryon International. This marks our second year at this incredible location, and we’re proud to keep a 14-year tradition going strong.
This redesigned course is meant to be both fun and rewarding. You can push your pace or simply enjoy the experience—either way, you’ll cross the finish line feeling proud, with a chance to earn a handcrafted clay medal.
If you’ve been running with us for years, thank you for sticking with us. And if this is your first time, we’re really glad you’re here. This race is about more than miles—it’s about community, energy, and showing up together.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line.
To learn more about Outreach, please visit www.tboutreach.org
Events
Weather
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tryon, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,713
as of 2023
Elevation
1,123 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Coon Dog Day 5k
5 miles away
Slam the Dam 10K Run
16 miles away
Race to the Rock - 5K Run
15 miles away
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K
Nov 14, 2026