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Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) race video

Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650km
YouTube · Upstate Race Series
Race date in 5 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Spartanburg · 50km
Entry fee
$70Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenFri, October 17, 2025 ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is an ultramarathon held at Camp Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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.

Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 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.

Prisoner of War - Upstate Race Series

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) — 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 $70

until Oct 24, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit10 hours
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10 hours for all events (4 hours for the first lap of the 50K)

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km09:0010h
Infantry 25k25km09:0010h
Semper Fi 8 Mile12.87km09:0010h
START

Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
4 hours for the first lap of the 50K

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The POW 50K, Infantry 25K, and Semper Fi 8 Mile events are held together.

Start line is located at 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC, and the local start time is 9:00 a.m.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (61°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Prisoner of War Trail Race in Spartanburg; packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startCroft State Park (Camp Croft), Spartanburg, SC.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Croft State Park (Camp Croft), Spartanburg, SC. Packet pickup/start at the Activity Center; on-site parking available.

Rural South Carolina state park with no public transit; private car (own/rental) is the only realistic way to reach the venue.

Getting to the finish

Figure-eight loop course finishing at the same Activity Center area as the start.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

The race takes place at Camp Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with 50K, 25K, and 8-mile events.

The race starts at 9:00 a.m., and time limit applies at 6:00 p.m., so runners in the longest event must finish within a maximum time limit of nine hours.

The event is organized by the Upstate Race Series, headquartered in Greenville.

Times are local to Spartanburg. 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.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

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The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

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Asheville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Asheville Airport

$158

View on Klook

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

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Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$83

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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.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

Asheville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Asheville Airport

$158

View on Klook

Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$83

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

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What to see in Spartanburg after the race

Seeing Spartanburg with the medal on

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

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Spartanburg runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

FAQ
When does Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Spartanburg, SC, United States.

How much is the Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $70.

What is the time limit for Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026?

10 hours for all events (4 hours for the first lap of the 50K).

What distances does Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 start?

Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC.

What is the Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 course like?

The POW 50K, Infantry 25K, and Semper Fi 8 Mile events are held together.

Start line is located at 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC, and the local start time is 9:00 a.m.

What are the Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 cutoff times?

4 hours for the first lap of the 50K.

When does registration for Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi) 2026 open?

Registration runs from Fri, October 17, 2025 to Sat, October 24, 2026.

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