Sassafras 8 Mile Run/Walk
Updated
Sunday, March 7, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Sunset (123 Hancock Rd). Distances: 8 miles. Entry from $45; the 8 miles goes from $45 to $55 after February 1.
Course and race notes
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Trail Series Sassafras 8 Mile Run/Walk.
8 MI Conquer the climb. Take in the view.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, March 7
2027 · in 120 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
8 miles
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
8 miles goes up after Mon Feb 1 (in 86 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Mar 7 (in 120 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Sunset
Weather
60° / 34°F
Typical high and low for March 7, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Table Rock, SC (6.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 6:31 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Mar 6
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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