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Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay race photo

Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 13, 202650km · 30km · 10km
The original uploader was Cdamgen at English Wikipedia . · Public domain
Race date in 53 days
Dec 13, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Bluffton · 50km · 30km · 10km
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Wed, December 9, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 21, 2026
Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay race photo
The original uploader was Cdamgen at English Wikipedia . · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in Palmetto Bluff, lowcountry South Carolina.

With 20,000 acres remaining largely undeveloped, the trail scenery is outstanding.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 2022

Palmetto Running Co.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $110

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $70

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
EventStart
Ultra50km06:30
10K10km09:30
30km08:00
START

Old Moreland Rd,, Bluffton, SC

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

664 Moreland Road

Finish · Google Maps
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Events include 10K Trail Run·30K Trail Run·50K Ultra Trail Run·30K Relay Team, among six divisions.

Start at Old Moreland Rd, Bluffton, SC at 6:30 AM local time.

Finish line is at 664 Moreland Road.

Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (58°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

12/12 (Sat) 13:00-17:00, Palmetto Running Company
12/12 (Sat) 13:00-17:00, Palmetto Running Company

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo train/bus station nearby.
  • Getting to the finishSame venue as start (Moreland Village, Palmetto Bluff).
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Palmetto Bluff near Bluffton, SC is a rural/private low-country venue…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train/bus station nearby. Start/finish is at 664 Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, inside the Palmetto Bluff private resort community (Moreland Village).

Runners are directed to parking upon entering Moreland Village; gates open 5:30 AM race day. Packet pickup is off-site at Palmetto Running Company, 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton, SC (1-5 PM day before).

Held within a private gated resort community (Palmetto Bluff) near Bluffton, SC — no public transit; access is by car through the community gate to Moreland Village.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (Moreland Village, Palmetto Bluff).

Same on-property parking/access as start.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Palmetto Bluff near Bluffton, SC is a rural/private low-country venue with no public transit. Car access applies for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Bib must be picked up December 12 (Saturday) from 1-5 PM at Palmetto Running Company in Bluffton.

On race day (13th), gates open at 5:30 AM.

50km and 50km relay start at 6:30 AM, 30km and 30km relay at 8:30 AM, and 10km at 10:00 AM.

As a "cupless" race without provided cups, you must bring a personal hydration vessel for aid station stops,

and trail shoes are strongly recommended due to muddy sections.

Times are local to Bluffton. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay start line in Bluffton

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Savannah Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Savannah Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Charleston car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Charleston airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Savannah Culture and History Tour with Wormsloe Drive and Byrd Cookie

$76

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Where runners eat in Bluffton

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Bluffton after the race

Seeing Bluffton with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Savannah Hop On Hop Off Trolley by Historic Tours of America

$45

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Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Bluffton.

Total cost and budget for Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Bluffton runners' room
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Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

FAQ
When does Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 13, 2026 in Bluffton, SC, United States.

How much is the Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 offer?

10K · Ultra.

What time does Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:30.

What time should I arrive at the Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 start area?

Gates open at 05:30 on race day.

Where does Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 start?

Old Moreland Rd,, Bluffton, SC.

What is the Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 course like?

Events include 10K Trail Run·30K Trail Run·50K Ultra Trail Run·30K Relay Team, among six divisions.

Start at Old Moreland Rd, Bluffton, SC at 6:30 AM local time.

Where does Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026 finish?

664 Moreland Road.

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