Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $60
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Mountain Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $60 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in South Carolina, which costs $70 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in South Carolina runs 2:44:43, about 12:34 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:58:14 and men in 2:32:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the Paris Mountain Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville, SC 29609
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 2:16:41 or better, the top quarter in 2:35:45, and half the field in 3:00:03; the last tenth came in after 3:52:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:38:30 | 2:16:20 |
| 30-39 | 2:19:45 | 1:51:09 |
| 40-49 | 2:35:39 | 2:05:23 |
| 50-59 | 3:23:34 | 2:24:44 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 72 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 103 to 177 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:52:18 to 3:00:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 (+75%) | 3:00:03 | under 2:16:41 | 1:39:34 |
| 2023 | 101 (-41%) | 3:03:00 | under 2:25:38 | 1:56:25 |
| 2022 | 170 (+65%) | 3:05:04 | under 2:21:45 | 1:53:49 |
| 2021 | 103 | 2:52:18 | under 2:21:15 | 1:47:55 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US trail half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:35:45, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 81°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.
Race details
- Where
- Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville, SC 29609Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,440 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 3, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Apr 1, 2022), 2021 (Apr 1, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $60, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in South Carolina, which costs $70 right now.
- 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?
- Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 177 runners finished the Paris Mountain Half Marathon; the median finish was 3:00:03 and the winner ran 1:39:34.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:35:45, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville, SC 29609.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Upstate Race Series
Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike
Paris Mountain State Park · Greenville, SC
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A single 13.1-mile loop with 2,300 feet of elevation gain, from Lake Placid to the Sulphur Springs switchbacks and back. A mix of singletrack and wide switchbacks, past three lakes with waterfalls, over two challenging climbs, with vibrant fall foliage, peaceful lakesides, and panoramic summit views along the way. October on Paris Mountain is the best day of the year to be on this trail.
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