Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K

About the Event

SOUTH CAROLINA TRAIL RUNNERS

Runners and families are invited to enjoy the great outdoors on the doorstep of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest South Carolina. The scenic 5k course is a great for novice trail runners and experienced racers alike. The single track trails meander along and across scenic Carrick Creek from the nature center as you
climb toward Pinnacle Mountain. After a short climb, the 5k runners will race downhill, looping back toward the start finish line.

Up for more of a challenge? The 15k race course, which is currently closer to a17K, will test the most seasoned trail runners. It follows the same route as the 5k for the first two miles. However, the 15k course climbs nearly 2000 feet over the first 5 miles. You will struggle to make it over several gaps and reach the race’s high point of Pinnacle Mountain. As you descend you will be rewarded with spectacular views from Bald Rock and other overlooks. More stream crossings, gnarly roots and jagged rocks will keep you on your toes as you wind your way back down the valley toward the finish. All racers will welcome the sight of the finish line where there will be plenty of food and ice cold drinks to replenish your body after a tough run. And, receive our super soft shirts and finishers awards will be provided to all runners.

Event details and schedule

Saturday, August 9th

Don't forget your $6.00 entry fee into the park at the front gate. We love our SC parks!

6:30am: Race Day Registration and packet pick-up at The Pinnacle Pavilion, formerly known as The Barn
7:30 am: 15K start time
7:35 am: 5K start time

Awards for First, Second and Third place overall winners.

First place Age group awards.

Please enter park at the West Gate and turn left at the Country Store, driving past the start/finish line
to park at the Pinnacle Pavilion.

Races Offered

15k

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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07:30

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$40.00

5k

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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07:35

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$25.00

15k

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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16 days remaining

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$45.00

5k

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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16 days remaining

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Pickens.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 29.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.6° / 31.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:51

nightlight Sunset

20:16

About Pickens

Learn more about the host city, Pickens.

Pickens, formerly called Pickens Courthouse, is a city in and the county seat of Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,126 at the 2010 census. Pickens changed its classification from a town to a city in 1998, but it was not reported to the Census Bureau until 2001. It was named after Andrew Pickens (1739–1817), an American revolutionary soldier and US Congressman for South Carolina.