Join us for the 10th Annual True to the Brew 10K Hike & Run on Saturday, April 3, 2027! We can't wait to see YOU on the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail.

As you know, this event SELLS OUT every year, so get registered early. The race is capped at 300 runners to keep everyone safe on the trail. Proceeds benefit the Palmetto Trail.

Prices increase after December 31, 2026. Current prices are shown when you click Sign Up.

• Friday, 4:00 - 6:30 PM · Packet pickup at Craft & Draft, 2706 Devine Street, Columbia. Show your bib for a free beer.
• 6:30 AM · Shuttles begin. Park at the finish line at Alston Trailhead and ride a shuttle to the 10K start.
• 6:45 AM · Race day packet pickup opens at the start line. Bag drop is available at the start, and bags are brought to the finish.
• 8:00 AM · Last shuttle to the start. Runners who miss it will not have transportation to the start.
• 8:30 AM · Start. Runners who arrive after the start will not be permitted on the course.
• Finish · Finish line celebration on the Broad River Trestle at Alston Trailhead, right where your car is parked.

Our race showcases the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail. This beautiful trail sits on an old railroad bed: it is non-technical, wide, mostly flat and great for runners and hikers of all levels. There are several water and aid stations along the route.

Finish on the Broad River Trestle, the best finish line around!

Race day parking and the finish line are at Alston Trailhead, State Rd S-20-35, Little Mountain, SC 29075. Volunteers and signs will direct you to the designated race parking area on the Broad River Education Conservation Preserve, just behind the trailhead gate.

There is no parking at the start line. All vehicles must be parked at the finish line at Alston Trailhead.

• Park at the finish line at Alston Trailhead.
• Shuttle to the 10K start line between 6:30 and 8:00 AM. The last shuttle leaves at 8:00 AM.
• Run your 10K. The race starts at 8:30 AM.
• Finish at Alston Trailhead, right where your car is parked.

Shuttles will not run after the race. Because everyone parks at the finish, your vehicle (and the celebration) will be waiting for you when you finish. Allow plenty of time to park and catch your shuttle.

• From Columbia: I-26, exit 97, take US 176 west 11 miles; turn east on SC 213; drive 3.1 miles and turn right onto Alston Road (the first road after the bridge). The road changes to unpaved; take the right fork, cross the railroad track and go under the trestle. Parking is on the left at the top.
• From Spartanburg: I-26, exit 82, take 773 to Pomaria, then east on US 176 to SC 213; turn east on 213 and follow the directions above.

Packet pickup is Friday, April 2, 4:00 - 6:30 PM at Craft & Draft, 2706 Devine Street, Columbia, SC. Indulge in their amazing brews while grabbing your race packet. Show your race bib and get one free beer on us!

After you park at Alston Trailhead, you'll be shuttled to the start line, where race day packet pickup opens at 6:45 AM. Bag drop is available at the start line and we'll bring your bag to the finish.

True to the Brew 10K is known for its great swag, and this year we have upped the game!

• Finisher medal: a custom bottle opener medal for every finisher
• Race shirt: a quality race shirt in adult sizes, perfect for cool morning runs and hikes, with a No Shirt option at registration
• Fresh breakfast: a fresh grilled breakfast and hot coffee at the finish
• Free beer: your first beer is free at the finish, from Craft & Draft, for bibbed participants
• Live music at the finish line celebration
• Professional photography at the finish line
• Shuttle and bag drop: shuttles from the finish to the start, plus bag drop at the start brought to the finish

• Finisher medal: every finisher receives a custom bottle opener medal
• Overall: top 3 male and top 3 female
• Masters (40 and over): top 3 male and top 3 female
• Age groups: top 3 male and female in each age group: 0-9, 10-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, then 5-year groups from 30-34 through 65-69, 70-79 and 80 and over

The awards ceremony takes place at the finish line celebration at Alston Trailhead. Please stay for the ceremony to collect your award.

This race is part of the 2027 True to the Brew Trail Race Series: the 5K (March 6), the 10K (April 3), the 13.1 (October 2) and the 26.2 (fall, date to be announced). Run one or run them all.

Automatic entry. Every finisher is entered in the series and scored by finishing position within their age group and gender: 10 points for 1st, 9 for 2nd, down to 2 for 9th, and 1 point for every other finisher. Points from all four races add up, so the more races you finish, the higher you climb. Use the same RunSignUp profile for every race so your results match.

Age groups are based on your age on December 31, 2027: 19 and under, 20-29, then five-year groups from 30-34 through 65-69, 70-79 and 80 and over.

Series awards. The top 3 men and top 3 women in each age group earn series awards at the end of the year, and anyone who finishes all four races earns a special four-race finisher award. Prize details will be announced before the 5K in March.

Finish strong on the beautiful Broad River Trestle at Alston Trailhead, where we'll greet you with live music, professional photography, a fresh grilled breakfast, hot coffee and your first free beer from Craft & Draft. It's our way of thanking you for supporting the Palmetto Trail. Don't miss the fun!

Proceeds benefit the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and go directly toward expanding and maintaining the Palmetto Trail across South Carolina. Their mission is to foster an appreciation for South Carolina's natural and cultural resources, providing opportunities for active recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other trail systems that can be enjoyed by all in South Carolina, regardless of gender, race, creed, age, or ability.

Your participation helps build this incredible resource that connects the state's mountains to its sea.

Gather your crew! Create or join a team when you register, and once your team reaches 5 runners, every member gets $5 back on their registration. It's a great way to bring family, friends, coworkers or your run club to the trail.

• The event is rain or shine.
• Runners who arrive after the 8:30 AM start will not be permitted on the course.
• There is no parking at the start line, and shuttles will not run after the race.
• The race is capped at 300 runners.
• Refunds and deferrals: all entries are final; no refunds and no deferrals.
• Transfers: you can transfer your entry to another runner in your RunSignUp profile until April 1, 2027; the new runner pays a $5 transfer fee.
• Dogs: leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Use a six-foot leash, start at the back, and clean up after your dog.