Battle of Terrain Half Marathon Race Series – join for an unforgettable weekend of running excitement! You have the choice of participating in either the Trail race on Saturday within the scenic Paris Mountain State Park or the Road Race on Sunday that conquers Paris Mountain via The Altamont Road. And for the truly daring souls who take on both challenges, an exclusive “Marathon” Medal awaits, recognizing your remarkable 26.2-mile achievement!
Altamont Half Marathon: the Road Race conquers the summit of Paris Mountain via Altamont Road, providing breathtaking vistas stretching from the Reedy River in the Upstate to the Foothills and the Blue Ridge Mountains extending into North Carolina. Brace yourself for heart-pounding climbs with sections reaching up to 20% inclines! The grind is worth it, but don’t forget that after you reach the summit at the halfway point, you get to turn around and conquer it once more!
This half marathon route is an out and back on one of the most scenic and difficult races in the Upstate. The race starts from Poinsett Park and runs down Frontage Road to Altamont Road. From there you will stay on the same road all the way to the Audubon loop before turning back up Altamont and back to Poinsett Park
There are three aid stations along the course. The first aid station will be located at mile 3 (water / tailwind only). The 2nd aid station will be located at the half way point and turnaround at CVS. The 3rd aid station will be located at mile 10 (same aid station as the first) Items may include: pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, assorted candy, chicken/veggie broth, fig newtons, & pretzels. Liquids will include water, Tailwind Nutrition, coke, and ginger ale. If you would like to donate an aid station supply of something that we do not offer or that is homemade feel free!
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