Some races give you a finish line. The 2026 Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, gives you two states and a story. You start in South Carolina at SRP Park in North Augusta, cross the Savannah River into Georgia, and come back home to South Carolina to finish. If you have been circling a late-fall goal and want a race that feels like a small adventure rather than a chore, this one deserves a spot on your calendar. Registration is open now, and November will be here before your long runs know it.
The Course: Flat, Certified, and Point-to-Point
The half is a flat, point-to-point road course, and it is USATF certified. That combination is quietly excellent. Flat means you are not budgeting energy for a surprise climb at mile ten. Certified means the distance is what it says it is, which matters if you are chasing a personal best or simply want your watch and the course to agree for once.
Point-to-point adds a different flavor. You are not looping back past the same landmarks; you are going somewhere. The route starts at SRP Park, settles into the peaceful North Augusta Greeneway, slips through downtown North Augusta, crosses the Savannah River into Georgia, rolls through Augusta, and returns to South Carolina before finishing back at SRP Park. The course description calls it two states and two times the fun, and that is not just marketing: you genuinely get two distinct stretches of scenery and a river crossing in the middle of your race.
With a quality score of 85 out of 100, this is a Runner Favorite in our book. That score reflects how the race stacks up on the things runners care about, and 85 is the kind of number that earns a second look rather than a shrug.
The Experience: Southern Charm and a Home-Run Finish
The atmosphere starts at SRP Park, a state-of-the-art ballpark, and the race leans into that home-base feeling. You cross into Georgia, pass through Augusta, the hometown of the Godfather of Soul, and then return to South Carolina for Charleston-inspired architecture and southern charm before sliding into home at SRP Park to collect your medal.
The start times are staggered so each distance gets its own moment: the half marathon goes at 8:00 AM, the 10K at 8:10 AM, and the 5K at 8:20 AM. That is a civilized morning, not a pre-dawn scramble, and it means you can bring a friend or family member running a shorter distance and still share the same finish-line area. Post-race activities are part of the plan, so build in time to linger rather than sprinting back to the car.
Who It Fits Best
First-timers. A flat, certified course is a forgiving place to learn the distance. Add a point-to-point route with real scenery and a ballpark finish, and you have a race that keeps your mind occupied when your legs start negotiating. The staggered starts also mean the 5K and 10K are genuine options if 13.1 feels like a stretch this fall but you still want the experience.
PR-seekers. Flat, certified, and point-to-point is the trifecta for a fast day. You are not losing time to elevation or to a course that measures long. If you have been hunting a personal best, this is a smart place to take a swing.
50-state chasers. This is a two-state morning in one race, which is a fun wrinkle for anyone building a long-term map. South Carolina and Georgia in a single start-to-finish is the kind of detail that makes the journey feel less like a checklist and more like a collection of good stories.
Logistics and Weather
North Augusta, South Carolina, is the home base, with the start and finish at SRP Park. Race-day weather typically lands around a high of 61°F and a low of 43°F, which is close to ideal for a half: cool at the start, mild by the finish. Plan for layers you can shed and a warm layer for after.
Because the course crosses state lines, give yourself a little extra time to read the race-day instructions and know where you are going before the gun. The staggered start times mean you should confirm your specific wave and arrival window on the race page rather than assuming.
The Case for November 28
A flat, certified, two-state course with a ballpark finish and a weather forecast that cooperates is a rare combination. Whether this is your first half or one of many, the 2026 Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K gives you a reason to train through the fall and a finish line worth the trip. Race day is Saturday, November 28, 2026, so the time to plan is now.
See the full race details, start times, and registration information on the 2026 Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K page, and start mapping your next adventure.