Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

 PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA CAMP CROFT STATE PARK – SPARTANBURG, SC "HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT." To all runners, patriots, and warriors of the trail— This is not your average race. This is a mission. The Prisoner of War Ultra returns to the historic grounds of Camp Croft, once the proving ground for over 200,000 American soldiers during World War II. These were men forged in grit, trained for battle, and prepared to defend freedom. Now it’s your turn to step into their legacy. This November, you’ll report for duty at Croft State Park, a 7,000-acre stretch of rugged South Carolina terrain that once echoed with the cadence of marching boots and rifle fire. Today, the only sounds you’ll hear are the pounding of your heart, the rhythm of your breath, and—if the wind is right—the distant reports from the James O. Thomason Firing Range over the ridge. A reminder that freedom is never free. Whether you choose the 8 Mile, 25K, or the full 50K ultra distance, each loop of this course is a tribute to the resilience, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit of our nation's warriors—past and present. The course winds through a figure-eight loop, challenging your body and testing your will. This is more than trail running—it’s a tactical engagement with nature, pain, and purpose. You won't face it alone. You'll be surrounded by a company of runners bound by grit and honor. Every step, every mile is a salute to those who gave more. The community forged on this course is strong. This is a place where strangers become teammates, and pain becomes pride.  MISSION BRIEFING: What: 50K Ultra, 25K, & 8 Mile Trail Race Where: Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302 When: All races launch at 0900 hours (9:00 AM sharp) Packet Pickup: Begins at 0800 hours at the Activity Center (base camp)  COURSE LAYOUT: 50K Operatives: 2 full figure-eight loops 25K Operatives: 1 full loop 8 Mile Scouts: Complete