True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike
About this race
Join us for the 9th Annual True to the Brew 10k Hike & Run on Saturday, March 28, 2026!
We can't wait to see YOU on our Peak to Prosperity Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail. As you know, this event SELLS OUT every year! Get registered early. We will cap the race this year at 300 runners to keep everyone safe on the trail. Proceeds benefit the Palmetto Trail.
Enjoy the best Finish Line Celebration! Finish strong at our epic finish line on the beautiful Broad River Trestle at Alston Trail Head on the Palmetto Trail. We will greet you at the finish line with live music, professional photography, fresh off the grill breakfast and a free beer to celebrate your race!
SHIRT DEADLINE! - You must be registered by March 3, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! We will order extra shirts! But there are NO GUARANTEES of a race shirt after the February 26 deadline.
*****Shirts are not guaranteed if you do not pick up before the event. We are unable to hold shirts or ship them after the race. We appreciate your understanding!
RACE DAY DETAILS!
The True to the Brew 10K Trail Run/Hike will start in Pomaria at the entrance to the Palmetto Trail behind Wilson's Grocery on 5941 US-176 and end at the impressive Broad River trestle. The race will start at 8:30am!
RACE DAY & SHUTTLE PARKING INFORMATION
Race Day Parking will be available at the Pomaria Baseball Fields on Folk Street. There will be no parking around Wilson's Grocery Store. Follow the directional signs to the parking area! The buses will begin running as our first finishers clear the finish line.
Please do not hesitate in contacting Mary Roe at mroe@palmettoconservation.org with any questions.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE :
Use GPS to Wilsons Grocery, 5841 US176, Pomaria SC 29126
From Columbia Area:
Start in Columbia, SC.
Take I-26 West toward Spartanburg.
Drive about 26 miles to Exit 85 for SC-202 toward Pomaria.
Turn left onto SC-202 and continue for about 3 miles.
Turn right onto US-176 West (Broad River Road).
Drive about 2 miles, and Wilson’s Grocery will be on your right at 5941 US-176, Pomaria, SC 29126.
From Upstate (Greenville/Spartanburg Area)
Merge onto I-385 South.
Continue on I-385 South for approximately 42 miles until it merges with I-26 East toward Columbia.
Stay on I-26 East for about 30 miles to Exit 72 for SC-121 toward Whitmire/Newberry.
At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto SC-121 South.
Continue on SC-121 South for approximately 7 miles.
Turn right onto US-176 West (also known as Broad River Road).
Proceed on US-176 West for about 5 miles.
Wilson's Grocery will be on your right at 5941 US-176, Pomaria, SC 29126
*****Volunteers will be available to direct you to parking that morning
Important Details:
Event is RAIN or SHINE! Dogs are welcome -- on leashes!
No STROLLERS please! This event is non refundable. No race deferrals allowed after 2/15. No Bib Exchanges after 3/15. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before our start time. For participant safety, those who arrive after the start will not be permitted on the course. Only bibbed participants will be allowed on the course and will have access to beer at the finish line.
Proceeds benefit The Palmetto Conservation Foundation. Their mission is to foster an appreciation for South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, providing opportunities for active recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other trail systems that can be enjoyed by all in South Carolina, regardless of gender, race, creed, age, or ability.
For more information go to: http://palmettoconservation.org/passage/peak-to-prosperity-passage/
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True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike 10K Run & Hike
We can't wait to see YOU on our Peak to Prosperity Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail. As you know, this event SELLS OUT every year! So get registered early. We will cap the race this year at 300 runners to keep everyone safe on the trail.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pomaria, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 7:47 PM local time (EDT) in Pomaria on April 3, 2027 — 12h 37m of daylight.
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- 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, 1 Pomaria event
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