The Enoree 100
The Enoree 100 will follow the Enoree Passage of the Palmetto Trail, one of the longest continuous forested stretches of the statewide route, beginning near Newberry, SC, running north through the Sumter National Forest, reaching the historic Cross Keys House area in Union County, and then returning south to complete the full 100 miles. There will be plenty of aid (roughly every 6-8 miles) and trail vibes to keep you going! This is the only 100-mile race in the upstate of its kind and we are proud to bring it to you!
The Route
Launching from the heart of Newberry near Newberry High School, runners charge out along quiet country roads, shaking out the legs before funneling toward the southern gateway of the Enoree Passage at Forest Service Road 379 off Old Whitmire Road. The pavement warmup disappears quickly as the trail leaps into action, pulling you into sweeping pine ridges, hardwood bottomlands, and the early crossings of Gilders Creek and Indian Creek that set the tone for the miles ahead.
You have 32 hours to complete the full 100 miles. Plenty of time unless you decide to take a mid-race hibernation. Probably not your best move.
Cutoffs are listed in the runner's guide. We will be very strict on these you must be out of the aid station before the cutoffs!
Expect approximately 6,200 feet of climbing. Not mountainous, but enough to keep things interesting and your legs honest.
It’s February in South Carolina. That means anything can happen and usually does. Cold, warm, rain, maybe all in the same afternoon. Come prepared for every version of “weather.”
Must-Haves Checklist
A few essentials to keep your day smooth and your race director happy:
Course map downloaded to your phone, watch, or GPS device
A fully charged cell phone
A hydration vessel, as this is a cup less event
A headlamp with extra batteries
Show up ready, stay flexible, and keep a sense of humor. The Enoree 100 is challenging, beautiful, and just unpredictable enough to make it memorable. And you’re going to handle it just fine.