2018 Altamont Challenge Half Marathon...

• Half Marathon :- Run 13.1 Miles

_ The 2018 Altamont Challenge Half Marathon:

The Ultimate Half Marathon

Altamont Challenge - April 7th 2018 Travelers Rest, SC 

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The race series is proud to establish one of the most difficult and scenic road 13.1 and 10k in the Southeast! A course that is nestled in the foothills and based in TRAVELERS Rest, South Carolina. The Heart of the Foothills was originally home to several Indian tribes, including the Catawba, the Creek, and the Cherokee. Travelers Rest gained notoriety as a stopover for weary travelers and livestock drovers. Travelers Rest boasts a colorful history dating back to America's early years. You will have the opportunity to summit the top of Greenville County near PARIS MOUNTAIN to look over the entire Upstate!

 Half Marathon

The race starts at Poinsett Park and quickly runs down to Altamont Road and ascends and descends this beautiful road before reaching the turnaround point and getting the lovely opportunity to run it again! NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! This race will be scenic, fun, and rewarding to all finishers! Come and see if you can climb ALTAMONT!

Events

• Packet Pickup: Saturday at Poinsett Park @ 6:30am
• Altamont Half Marathon starting at Pointsett Park @ 7:30am

Finishers Awards Include

• Finishers Patch
• Decal Sticker of Event
• Post Race Meal
• Top 3 Overall Male/Female

The Basics

• 6.55 Mile Course that runs out & back starting from Pointsett Park to CVS over Altamont Rd.
• 1 Aid Station at the CVS Turn Around
• This is a CUP-LESS event so you need to have your own water bottle/hydration pack
• Aid Station will have Tailwind, Soda, Water, GU, Pretzels, Chips
• Post Race Meal provided to our volunteers and runners of Pizza, Soup, Coffee, etc.

Parking

• Parking will be available at Precision Valve (111 Krieger Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690). 

Facebook

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-) 2018 race registration is open • Registration Information

2017 Results at: runsignup.com

2016 Results at: runsignup.com

2015 Results at: runsignup.com