Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
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Saturday, August 14, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Mill Spring (25 International Blvd). Distances: 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $30 to $50; the Marathon goes from $50 to $60 after May 1.
Course and race notes
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Trail Series / Upstate Ultra Series Dark Horse Trail Series.
26.2 - 13.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, August 14
2027 · in 280 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$30 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Sat May 1 (in 175 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Aug 14 (in 280 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Mill Spring
Weather
85° / 68°F
Typical high and low for August 14, with a 43% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tryon, NC (8.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:46 AM – 8:20 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Aug 13
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.