Lace up your running shoes and kick off the holiday season with the Sleigh Bell Trot — a magical four-mile timed race through the dazzling displays of Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park! Dash through a wonderland of over a million twinkling lights in this unique nighttime race that’s as festive as it is fun.
Event Details
Check-in: 5:00–6:50 p.m.
Trot starts: 7:00 p.m.
Registration Fees:
- Early Bird (by Nov. 3): $35/person
- Nov. 4–Nov. 23: $40/person
- Race Day (Nov. 24): $45/person
T-shirt guaranteed for the first 1,150 registered runners — don’t wait!
Packet Pick-Up (at the Saluda Shoals Park Tennis Center):
- Friday, Nov. 21 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday, Nov. 22 | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Race Day (Nov. 24) | Beginning at 5:30 PM
Trot awards: To 1–3 place finishers male & female, 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, 19 & under, 24 & under, 29 & under, 34 & under, 39 & under, 44 & under, 49 & under, 54 & under, 59 & under, 64 & under, 69 & under, 70 & over.
Trot race registrants receive: Finisher’s medal, t-shirt, and water stations (t-shirt guaranteed for the first 1,150 registered runners)
Location and Parking: All parking for the events will be at the east entrance of Saluda Shoals Park. The Trot will start and finish at the park's east end, ensuring easy access for participants. Enter the park at 6071 St. Andrews Rd. between Wendy’s and Aldi.
More information: Call 803-772-1228 or email asmith@icrc.net.
Rain or Shine - No need to worry about the weather! This event will proceed rain or shine, so come prepared to enjoy a festive evening regardless of the forecast. Registration is non-refundable.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season with family and friends. The Sleigh Bell Trot is the perfect opportunities to make lasting memories while soaking in the beauty of the holiday lights. Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to embark on a magical evening at Saluda Shoals Park!
For safety reasons, please do not bring dogs to the Sleigh Bell Trot!
Sponsored by Jim Hudson GMC and MSA Home Health and Hospice.
