Knock On Wood Trail Run/Hike - 13.1 & 10k

Upstate Race Series / Upstate Trail Series

Knock On Wood Trail Run/Hike

13.1–10K

Come knock on Woodstock. The trails will answer.

Sat, May 1

2027

8:00 AM

start

Camp Spearhead

Marietta, SC

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A 10K trail groove with around 650 feet of sweet, rolling elevation per loop. It's got flow, it's got rhythm, and it's got over 90% shade so your chakras stay cool. Run one loop for the Hipster Hustle 10K, or two for the Forest Funk Half Marathon. Sign up. Show up. Shine on.

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Race Day Details

Saturday, May 1, 2027 at Camp Spearhead, Pleasant Ridge County Park, 4232 SC-11, Marietta, SC 29661. Get directions.

7:00 AM

Packet pickup opens

Starts at 7:00 AM near the main shelter, as you enter the park to your right.

8:00 AM

Start

Knock On Wood — Forest Funk Half Marathon (two loops) and Hipster Hustle 10K (one loop).

On course

Shaded trail loops

A 10K trail loop with around 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap, over 90% shaded. The half marathon runs it twice, the 10K once.

Every loop

Main shelter aid

One stellar aid station sits at the main shelter and you hit it every loop.

Finish

Music and a party

Afterward: music, a post-race party, event-themed giveaways, and a race sticker with rainbow flair for your bottle, cooler, or gear bin.

12:00 PM

Time limit

4 hours.

After

Results and photos

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Want your finish time the moment you cross the line? Sign up for result notifications by text or email. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page.

Course or Race Highlight

Pleasant Ridge County Park sits up against the Blue Ridge escarpment, and the trail through Camp Spearhead is the kind of singletrack that rewards rhythm over raw speed — rolling, shaded, and consistently runnable, with 650 feet of gain per lap that arrives in pieces rather than one long wall. Directional arrows will guide your path, so you can spend the day looking at the woods instead of hunting for markers.

One stellar aid station sits at the main shelter and you hit it every loop. Afterward: music, a post-race party, event-themed giveaways, and a race sticker with rainbow flair for your bottle, cooler, or gear bin. The first 100 participants get custom race socks. Every finisher receives a medal, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series.

The Course

A 10K trail loop with around 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap, over 90% shaded. The half marathon runs it twice, the 10K once. Directional arrows will guide your path throughout.

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Aid Stations

One stellar aid station at the main shelter, hit every loop.

Available snacks

PicklesCookiesChipsCandyFig NewtonsPretzels

Hydration

WaterCokeGinger ale

Cup-less event — please bring your own hydration vessel.

What's Included

Included with every entry

Free Race Photos

Professional photos of every runner, free to download after the race.

Race-day perk

Over 90% Shade

The canopy does most of the work of keeping you cool.

What You Get

Finisher Medal

Every finisher

Race Socks

First 100 sign-ups

Race Tee

Add-on at registration

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Custom Race Bib + Chip Timing Live results with splits.

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Custom Race Tattoo + Stickers Race-day extras for every runner.

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.

Age Group Awards (Male & Female)

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series:

Upstate Trail SeriesUpstate Youth Series

Series Awards

Run the series and earn more than a finish:

Series Finisher — finish 5 races in a series to earn that series’ Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.

Upstate 250 Club — log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award — the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.

Age Group Categories

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+

Giving Back

This race supports

Defenders for Children

A Greenville nonprofit fighting child sexual abuse and trafficking, largely by placing electronics-detection dogs with law enforcement.

Visit Defenders for ChildrenDonate Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series.

Groups & Teams

SAVE

$5

GROUPS OF 5+

RUN CLUBS & CREWS

Run it with your crew.

Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.

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Find your club

50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.

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Join at sign-up

Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.

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Hit 5 runners

Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.

ALREADY ON THE LIST

Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more

Find your clubRegister with your crew

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

Good to Know

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Yes, we love pups. Keep them leashed and start toward the back.

Are headphones or earbuds allowed?

Yes, rock on, but keep an eye out for the directional arrows keeping you on the right track.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

Negative, Ghost Rider. Every runner picks up their own bib on race morning.

Is there race-day registration?

Sure thing. You can register on your personal mobile device up until the race starts.

Where are the start and finish lines?

Start and finish are both at the main shelter at Camp Spearhead, the same spot as packet pickup.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?

All finishers receive a medal, plus age group medals for placement. Custom race socks go to the first 100 participants. Apparel can be purchased separately.

Are there restrooms?Yes

What happens if there's bad weather?

Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays — see Managing Your Registration below.

Can spectators come watch?

Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning — if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby.

When will results and photos be available?

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Want your finish time the moment you cross the line? Sign up for result notifications by text or email. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page — we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.

Managing Your Registration

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself — there is no need to email us first. From there you can:

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Transfer your entry to another runner

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Switch to a different distance at this race

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Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event

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Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size

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Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases

All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry.

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