Paris Mountain Race Series

Welcome to the Upstate Ultra Trail Series brought to you by the South Carolina Ultra Marathon Club. We are proud to bring in a series of events that range in distance, terrain, and season! But each race will always posses the same energy and positive atmosphere from our staff, volunteers, and S.C.U.M. Runners. Our club and its races are open to all runners, walkers, and hikers and each member will receive 20% OFF any Upstate Ultra event along with discounted club gear and local sponsors!  Join the club for 20% OFF all races - HERE Check out all of our other events - HERE   Paris Mountain Half Marathon Paris Mountain State Park October 16th 2021   Welcome to the 8th Annual Paris Mountain Race Series. Paris Mountain is the hidden gem in the Upstate that lies in between the beautiful mountains of the foothills! This trail system extends nearly 13 miles of wide and rugged running dream! At the base of the mountain you will loop around Lake Placid before heading north up the mountain on Mountain Creek trail into Sulphur Springs! This is where the grit of the trail begins and your heart rate rises! Going around the mountain to North Lake and down Kanuga before hitting the toughest portion of Brissy Ridge. This trail will make your legs burn but your adventurous trail junkie side yearning for more! Come see this well kept secret of the Upstate for yourself!   Event Details Paris Mountain Half Marathon @ 8:00am   Connect Facebook Group Facebook Page Facebook Photos  Strava Club   Discounts and Membership All S.C.U.M (South Carolina Ultra Marathon) receive 20% OFF   Check out our other Races Upstate Ultra   Runner Resources Coaching & Training Plans: 10% OFF  Nutrition: First Shake FREE Apparel: 15% OFF & Free Shipping  Running Shoes: 15% OFF & Free Shipping Hydration: Tailwind at all Aid Stations   Race Swag Finisher Medal Upstate Ultra Sticker Upstate Ultra Apparel (Optional during Registration)   Race Awards Top 3 Male and Female will receive a custom hand made award! Each finisher will receive a finisher medal that will be branded with the race logo and custom lanyard. We will also publish our age group results that will coincide with our Race Series. To learn more about our race series and awards please visit our results page here: HERE   Paris Mountain Course Description Course Map HERE Elevation Gain is 2300 Feet The Half Marathon will consist of a single 13.1 mile loop starting and finishing at Shelter #1. The total distance covers 2,300 feet of elevation gain, goes around 3 different lakes, ascends 3 gentle climbs. You may see deer, squirrels, birds, snakes, and a variety of other wildlife. The course offers single track dirt, rugged and wide switchbacks, along with steep climbs. There are two waterfalls and 3 beautiful lakes. The course does have a 1 mile section of road on an out and back to the 2nd aid station. The course will have a series of directional arrows (both yellow and green) that will be placed  at various intersections. Please follow all directional arrows to stay on course. In the event that you make a wrong turn please backtrack to your original spot of confusion. Cutting the course (even if unintentionally will lead to a disqualification)    Pancake Breakfast
Post race we will be making pancakes for our runners and volunteers! Please bring your own fork and plate.    Aid Stations There are two aid stations on course during the 13 mile loop with the first one coming at mile 7 and the 2nd one at mile 9. The Aid station will include such items: salt, crackers, cookies, pickles, oranges, water , tailwind, and soda. This is a CUPLESS event as runners are required to have their own hydration carrying bottles or packs. We gladly accept aid station donations of food items that you like to see at races. Our staff is very busy with course marking, timing, packet pickup, and communication with runners, that it does make it hard to prepare some amazing tasty treats in-between laps so feel free to contribute a little slice of heaven if you can! Thank you   Eco-Standard In an effort to be good stewards to mother nature we will not have any of the following items at ANY of our events. This is in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint being placed by endurance events throughout the world. Please have a cup or hydration bottle if you will need to consume water/nutrition during the event. Please bring your own fork/spoon for any post race meals. Please bring your own bags for items collected at the race.   Camping: Reservations There are 39 sites are paved, 13 of which offer tent pads. Each site has individual water and electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 35 feet. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. Standard Sites with Electricity & Water

 

Defer Registration: We do not offer race deferrals Transfers: We do not offer transfers to other participants.  Refunds: We do not offer race refunds Race Director Info: Matthew Hammersmith: [email protected]