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Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bluffton, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $260 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K Ultra Relay Team | Relay | Dec 13, 20266:30 AM | $250$260 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 50K Ultra Trail Run | 50K | Dec 13, 20266:30 AM | $95$110 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 30K Relay Team | Relay | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $150$160 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 30K Trail Run | Other | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $80$90 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K Trail Run | 10K | Dec 13, 20269:30 AM | $65$70 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K Walk | 10K | Dec 13, 20269:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Relay fee goes up to $260 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50K Ultra Relay Team: $250 until Sep 30, then $260 until Oct 31, then $280 until Nov 30, then $290 until Dec 9.
- 50K Ultra Trail Run: $95 until Sep 30, then $110 until Oct 31, then $120 until Nov 29, then $130 until Dec 9.
- 30K Relay Team: $150 until Sep 30, then $160 until Oct 31, then $170 until Nov 30, then $180 until Dec 9.
- 30K Trail Run: $80 until Sep 30, then $90 until Oct 31, then $95 until Nov 30, then $100 until Dec 9.
Online registration closes Dec 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in South Carolina runs 7:58:58, about 15:25 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:33:42 and men in 6:47:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 50K Ultra Relay Team starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Old Moreland Rd,, Bluffton, SC 29910
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Old Moreland Rd,, Bluffton, SC 29910Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- Long sleeve shirt; Long Sleeve Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, 50K, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 14, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024), 2023 (Dec 10, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022), 2021 (Dec 12, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $260 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, 50K, Relay, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Old Moreland Rd,, Bluffton, SC 29910.
From the organizers
Palmetto Bluff is the best of the South Carolina Lowcountry. 20,000 acres that remain virtually undisturbed and home to some of the most beautiful trails in the Lowcountry. Join us for the annual Buffalo Run benefiting the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Featuring an all-trail course, this 10K, 30K, and 50K race is a tree-shaded combination of single track, dirt and gravel road trail. The Buffalo Run 6.2-mile trail winds deep into the ancient maritime forests of Palmetto Bluff. Don’t be afraid to get a little muddy — it’s all a part of the experience.
10K, 30K, 50K Individual events.