🍁 A Fall Trail Running & Camping Experience for the Whole Family!
Location: Pitch your tent, stoke the campfire, and get ready for a crisp autumn weekend filled with trail miles, lakeside views, and family fun at Sadlers Creek State Park.
Races: Whether you’re chasing a 100-mile buckle or strolling through your first 10k, the Sadlers Creek Stumble blends trail racing with the magic of fall camping.
Scenic: Nestled on a quiet peninsula extending into Lake Hartwell, this hidden gem of a state park offers the perfect setting for a weekend escape.
Experience: Wake up to cool morning air and the smell of campfire coffee, cheer on runners from your hammock, and spend the evenings swapping race stories around the fire pit under a starry sky.
🍂 Choose Your Fall Trail Adventure:
🌳 100 Mile: (32-Hour Limit) – 15 scenic loops through golden woods
🌲 Marathon: – 4 loops of pine-needle-packed trails
🌊 Half Marathon: – 2 loops of lakeside beauty
🏃♂️ 10k: – A single lap perfect for newcomers or weekend warriors
🏕️ This isn’t just a race—it’s a fall retreat:
🔥 Campfires: Crackling as runners come in from long loops
🍂 Nature: Crisp leaves crunching underfoot as you run through golden forests
☕ Post-Run: Hot soup, pancakes, and campfire camaraderie
🎉 Music: A post-race hangout full of good vibes and great stories
📅 Race Weekend Schedule:
📍 Location: Sadlers Creek State Park – 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC
⏰ Start Time: All races begin at 8:30am
🏞️ Park Entry: $6 adults | $1.50 SC seniors | $1 kids (6–15) | Free for ages 5 & under
📦 Packet Pickup: Begins 60 minutes before your race at the Activity Center
🏞️ The Course:
Description: Looped and lightly rolling with 380 ft of gain per lap. Mostly trail (80%), with a sprinkle of gravel, pavement, and a dash of sand.
Environment: You'll pass tall pines, gentle lake breezes, and the occasional deer as you circle the peninsula.
Accessibility: Each 6.7-mile loop gently winds through quiet woods, along lakeshore trails, and past cozy campsites.
Reservations: Secure your lakefront campsite and make a weekend of it! Watch the sunrise over Lake Hartwell, roast marshmallows at night, and never miss a moment of the action.
Welcome: Personal tents, drop bags, and friendly faces welcome at the start/finish aid station.
Contact: To make a reservation for camping please contact Sadlers Creek State Park directly.
Experience: Whether you're there to race hard, hang with trail family, or simply enjoy a cozy fall camping weekend, the Sadlers Creek Stumble offers a little something for everyone.