Sadlers Creek Stumble & Cycle

Sadlers Creek State Park – Lake Hartwell

October 21st & 22nd of 2023

Camping, Bon Fires, Pancakes, Music, Running, Cycling, Beautiful Lakes, Single Track Trails

Welcome to our Annual Sadlers Creek Stumble and Cycle Event! This event is sure to bring out speed in our experienced runners and riders as well as the best in our first timers! Sadlers Creek State Park sits on 395 acres on a peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell, one of the Savannah River reservoirs. Campsites available on Lake Hartwell at one of lakefront sites, observing wildlife and recreational water sports are only a small sampling of activities to be enjoyed in the park. The event will be run on a 6 Mile loop that encompasses the entire park. The course will run right pass each campground during each loop. This is great for those runners in the longer distances that want to make a quick pit stop at their personal tent or aid station and crew!

Upstate Race Series – Upcoming Events HERE

Join us for one of our 30 events throughout the year. With something for everyone we have races that extend throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. From Lake Hartwell through the Foothill Mountain Range. Locations that cover all of the State Park systems into the Streets of Anderson, Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Spartanburg. We have events that offer opportunity to every level of runner looking to take on their next challenge!

Race Details

• What: A series of races across two days that include a 30 Hour, 26.2, 13.1, 10k, and bike race

• When: October 21st and 22nd

• Where: Sadlers Creek State Park – 940 Sadlers Creek Rd, Anderson, SC 29626

• Packet Pickup: Will begin 60 minutes prior to your event at starting line
  

• Meal Tickets: can be purchased during registration and our store link for runners and spectators
  

• Overall Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the top 3 finishers.
  

• Age group winners will be recognized in the results tab and our point series.

• Our Events Are

  • Dog Friendly

  • Walker Friendly

Event Start Times

• Sadlers Creek 30 Hour Run 9:00am on Saturday Oct. 21st

• Sadlers Creek Marathon 9:00am on Saturday Oct. 21st

• Sadlers Creek Half Marathon 9:00am on Sunday Oct. 22nd

• Sadlers Creek 10k(ish) 9:00am on Sunday Oct. 22nd

• Sadlers Creek Cycle Marathon Event 1pm on Sunday Oct. 22nd

Race Swag

• Finisher Medal

• Custom Race Logo Sticker

• Upstate Ultra Sticker

• Camping is offered (contact park directly)

• Complimentary Race Photos

• Upstate Ultra Socks (Optional)

Timing, Results & Race Awards

• Top 3 Male and Female will receive a custom hand made award!

• Each finisher will receive a finisher medal that will be branded with the race logo and custom lanyard.

• This event will be chip timed with a reusable timing chip attached with an ankle strap. The timing chip will correspond with your bib number at packet pickup. The chip will be read by our timing hardware at the finish line and timing software. Results will be updated online periodically throughout the event. Please return your timing chip & strap at the conclusion of your event.

• We will also publish our age group results that will coincide with our Race Series.

• To learn more about our race series and awards please visit our results page here: HERE

  • 0-9
  • 10-12
  • 13-16
  • 17-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-79
  • 80+

Sadlers Creek Course Description for the Bike and Run

• Course Map HERE – Elevation Per 6.55 Mile Loop – 387 Feet

The course is a 6.55 mile loop with only a half mile section where runners will be double backing. The course climbs 400 Feet per 6.55 mile loop. (Relatively flat with a few mole hills) From the course you will expect to see Lake Hartwell on several occasions, deer roaming the peninsula, and tall pines towering over the lake! This will be one of your fastest 50ks to date or one of your most enjoyable looped 24 hour runs. If you are a beginner or love the shorter distances we have a 10k and half marathon option. The course will have a series of directional arrows that will be placed at all intersections. Please follow all directional arrows to stay on course. In the event that you make a wrong turn please backtrack to your original spot of confusion.

• 380 Feet Per Loop – 80% Trail – 10% Gravel – 8% Pavement – 2% Sand with Covered Shade, No Water Crossings, Roots

Personal Tent Set Up & Drop Bags

Athletes who are not camping are permitted to have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station. Please be mindful to place your personal belongings off the course as to not impede the runners, the flow of traffic, or other race participants. The start and finish line loop will serve as the official drop bag area designation. When you are finished with your race please "pack in and pack out" making the host facility look better than you found it.

Address / Parking

Sadlers Creek State Park is located at 940 Sadlers Creek RD Anderson SC 29626. When entering the park please make sure to have cash to purchase your day pass into the park. If you have a SC State Park pass you will not need to pay. After entering the park please make your first left towards the ball fields and available parking will be designated in the open field. The day use shelter that we will be using for our start/finish line will be another 400 meters down that road on the left hand side. Follow signs.

Meal Options

Upstate Ultra will be offering meal options for runners looking to grab some grub post run! Every meal will come in a traditional southern meat and three style. We will not be selling meal tickets on race day due to pre-ordering enough supplies for our event staff, volunteers, and the runners who pre-ordered a meal. If you would like to purchase multiple meals for yourself, your crew, or spectators please indicate the number in the quantity box. Cost of a Meal: $7.50

Specifically for Sadlers Creek we will be serving two meals.

• Saturday Dinner (4pm to 6pm)
• Sunday Brunch (10am to Noon)

Aid Stations

Basic aid stations supplies will be available at the start and finish line only. Water, tailwind, soda, crackers, cookies, broth, chips, and pickles. We gladly accept aid station donations of food items that you like to see at races. Our staff is very busy with course marking, timing, packet pickup, and communication with runners, which makes it hard to prepare some amazing tasty treats in-between laps so feel free to contribute a little slice of heaven if you can! Thank you

• Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations

Camping Reservations & Admissions – RESERVATIONS HERE

Please contact the park directly for a reservation online or by phone. Sadlers Creek State Park sits on 395 acres on a peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell, one of the Savannah River reservoirs. Camping and Day Use rentals can be found within the park. Observing wildlife and recreational watersports are only a small sampling of activities to be enjoyed in the park.

• $6 adults – $1.50 SC seniors – $1.00 children age 6-15 – age 5 & younger are free

Race Partners

Upcoming Events with Upstate Race Series – See Upcoming Races HERE

• 25 Annual Races with a wide variety of events including 5ks, Relays, Youth Events, and Ultra Marathons

Without Limits Coaching – Contact Our Coaches HERE

• Coaching Services that include training plans and/or race specific race plans and consultations for your next event

Upstate Running Club – Join & Donate for $5 OFF 100+ Local Races HERE

• Non-Profit club that funds the Youth Running Club in the upstate with a variety of events and club runs for adult

South Carolina Ultra Marathon Club – Join for 25% OFF Races HERE

• Trail & Ultra running club that helps support its members and races throughout the state of South Carolina

Jay Baker Photography Race Photos – See Photos HERE

• Complimentary race photos, music, and of course engagement with the crowd to bring you to the finish

Go Green Events Timing & Registration – More Info HERE

• Partnering with RunSignUp to bring you an easy registration process and accurate timing on race day.