Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

About the Event

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.

30K and 50K Relay Teams. Gather your friends and compete in the 30K and 50K endurance races with either a 3-person team for the 30K or a 5-person team for the 50K.

Packet pickup. Saturday 12/12. You can pick up your packets at Palmetto Running Company located at 25 Minetta Lane. Bluffton, SC 29910 from 1-5PM.

Race Day Sunday 12/13. Gates opens at 5:30AM.

50K and 50K Relay Race begins at 6:30AM.

30K and 30K Relay begins at 8:30AM.

10K Race begins at 10:00AM.

Hydration and Fuel Stations. These stations are located midway and at the finish.

Staging Area. Relay teams and 50K Runners are allowed to set up pop-up canopy tents and tables for the support team in their designated areas. This is a cup free race - there will be water stations on the course but please bring your own hydration bottles.

Awards. Buffalo Run long sleeve shirts guaranteed to all participants registered before December 1st. Buffalo Run finishers medals for all 10K, 30K and 50K and Relay participants. All 50K individual finishers receive a Buffalo Head Award. Bronze Buffalo Awards to the overall 1st place male, female in each race and 1st place relay teams.

After Party and Awards Presentation.
The Buffalo Run After Party begins at 11:30AM. Live Music from Corn Bread. Each runner receives a free beer from a local Brewery and basket of buffalo wings.

Races Offered

50K Ultra Relay Team

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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06:30

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$235.00

50K Ultra Trail Run

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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06:30

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$85.00

30K Relay Team

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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08:00

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$135.00

30K Trail Run

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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08:00

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$70.00

10K Trail Run

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:30

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$55.00

10K Walk

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:30

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Bluffton.

thermostat Temperature

7.7° / 16.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.5° / 14.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:16

nightlight Sunset

18:21

About Bluffton

Learn more about the host city, Bluffton.

Bluffton is a fast-growing coastal city in the Low Country of South Carolina located 7 miles west of the major southeastern United States resort town of Hilton Head Island.