Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike

Greenville, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

Half Marathon

Entry is $50 now and rises to $60 after Aug 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike

Paris Mountain State Park is serious trail country. The course loops through dense forest, passes several lakes with waterfalls nearby, and climbs to the park's highest points via switchbacks. The climbing is significant and spread across two distinct pushes, so expect your legs to work. The fall foliage, when it arrives, makes the exposed ridgeline sections genuinely worth the effort.

Packet pickup and the start are both at a shelter behind the main parking lot. The park gate opens early on race morning, so there is time to settle in before the gun. Aid stations are stocked with a good mix of real food, salty and sweet, plus soda and water. This is a cup-less event, so bring your own vessel.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

176finishers

1:39:34winner

3:00:03median

5:09:46cutoff

Top 3: Tim Parr (1:39:34) · Steve Croucher (1:41:17) · Drew Rowland (1:47:06)

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles10/10/2026 08:00$50

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Common Questions About the Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike

Will I finish last at the Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 3:00:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 5:09:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (176 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:39:34 while the median finisher took 3:00:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.