Tico's Gravel Grinder 10k
About this race
Race Description:
Join us for the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K, a trail running adventure through the scenic Harbison State Forest! Celebrate Tico, Palmetto Wildlife Rescue's resident raccoon and beloved ambassador, as he celebrates his 10th birthday with us. This 10K course will challenge you with its rolling gravel terrain, rewarding you with stunning natural views.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM at the Education Center in Harbison State Forest.
Registration:
• Early Bird (Until July 31): $25
• August 1 - September 14: $30
• September 15 - Race Day: $35
• Race Day: $40
Guarantee your race shirt by registering before October 10th!
Packet Pickup:
• Friday 10/24: Fleet Feet Irmo (945 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063) - 12 PM - 6 PM
• Race Day: Start Line - 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
On-Site Vendors:
Topo Athletic, Feetures, Tailwind Nutrition, and more!
Supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue:
We're proud to support Palmetto Wildlife Rescue, and proceeds from this race will go to this amazing organization! Tico will be there (in spirit if he needs a nap!), and representatives from Palmetto Wildlife will be available to share information about their important work.
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Gravel biking
Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Columbia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:39 PM local time (EDT) in Columbia on October 24, 2026 — 11h 02m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 28 Columbia events
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