Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K | Gravel | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Gravel fee goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 23, then $40 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel.
- Where does it start?
- 5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212.
From the organizers
Race Description:
Join us for the Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K, a gravel road running adventure through the scenic Harbison State Forest! Celebrate Tico, Palmetto Wildlife Rescue's resident raccoon and beloved ambassador, as he celebrates his 11th birthday with us. This 10K course will challenge you with its rolling gravel terrain, rewarding you with stunning natural views.
All runners, walkers, and ruckers are welcome.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM at the Education Center in Harbison State Forest.
Registration:
• Early Bird (Until July 31): $25
• August 1 - September 14: $30
• September 15 - Race Day: $35
• Race Day: $40
Guarantee your race shirt by registering before October 10th!
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