Sadlers Creek Stumble (36 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Upstate Race Series  /  Upstate Trail Series  /  Upstate Ultra Series Sadlers Creek Stumble 36 HR–26.2–13.1–10K A fall trail running and camping experience for the whole family

Sat, Oct 17 2026

8:45 AM start

Sadlers Creek State Park Anderson, SC

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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 36 Hour. Tall pines, gentle lake breezes, campfires crackling as runners come in from long loops.

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Race Day Details

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Sadlers Creek State Park, 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC 29626. Get directions.

7:45 AM

Packet pickup opens Begins 75 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.

9:00 AM

All races start Sadlers Creek Stumble — 36 Hour (15 loops), Marathon (4 loops), Half Marathon (2 loops), and 10K (1 lap)

On course

The lakeshore loop Each 6.8-mile loop gently winds through quiet woods, along lakeshore trails, and past cozy campsites.

Each loop

Aid at the start/finish A fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line of the race, hit once per 6.8-mile loop.

Finish

Soup, pancakes and campfires 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.

9:00 PM Sun

Time limit 36 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.

After

Results and photos Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page.

 

Course or Race Highlight

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.

The 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.

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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 soupFresh post-race pancakes

Hydration

Fully stocked aid station at the start/finish

Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at aid stations.

 

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.

✓	Race Branded Finisher Medal To commemorate the triumph.

✓	Custom Race Tattoo Wear the moment proudly.

✓	Event-Themed Giveaways A little extra swag for finishing strong.

✓	Race Stickers Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.

✓	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 and Media Coverage Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate.

From past races. See all race photos

 

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

36 Hour: the three runners who complete the most loops when the clock stops will each receive a trophy. Every loop counts, so it is not about who gets to 100 first. If two runners finish the same number of loops, the one who completed that last loop first places ahead. Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K: the fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy.

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. In the 36 Hour, age group places also go to the most loops completed.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these three series:

Upstate Trail SeriesUpstate Ultra SeriesUpstate Youth 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+

 

Giving Back

This race supports March of Dimes The national nonprofit working to improve the health of moms and babies and prevent premature birth. They host their own race too: Run for Babies 5K. Visit March of DimesRun for Babies 5KDonate

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.

 

Groups & Teams

SAVE $5 GROUPS OF 5+ RUN CLUBS & CREWS Run it with your crew. Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5. 1 Find your club 50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded. 2 Join at sign-up Pick it during registration, or start your own crew. 3 Hit 5 runners Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically. ALREADY ON THE LIST Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more Find your clubRegister with your crew

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 motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

 

Good to Know

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Yes

Are headphones or earbuds allowed?

Yes

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

No

Is there race-day registration? Yes, you can register on your personal mobile device up until all the races start. Where are the start and finish lines? At the Activity Center, between Campground Loops 2 and 3. Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items? Yes — personal items can be left outside the activity center throughout the event. Are there restrooms near the start/finish or on course? Yes, there are four sets of bathrooms on the course: at the Activity Center, Campgrounds 1 through 3, and the Ranger Station. Will I get a medal or a shirt? All finishers receive a medal. What happens if there's bad weather? Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays — see Managing Your Registration below. Can spectators come watch? Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning — if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby. When will results and photos be available? Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page — we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.  

Managing Your Registration

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself — there is no need to email us first. From there you can:

✓	Transfer your entry to another runner

✓	Switch to a different distance at this race

✓	Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event

✓	Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size

✓	Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases

All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry. Manage my registration

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