GTC Paris Mountain Trails 16K 2026

The GTC Paris Mountain Trails 16K is a challenging trail race held at Paris Mountain in Greenville, South Carolina. It begins at the park entrance and concludes at the Ranger Station pavilion. The primary event is a 16K trail run, and the race program also features a USATF-SC State Open & Masters Cross-Country Championship 7K. The 16K route ascends the mountain, featuring a sustained climb to the summit and a loop around North Lake. The course crosses Mountain Creek, utilizes Sulphur Springs, Firetower, Kanuga, North Lake, Pipsissewa, Brissy Ridge, and Mountain Lake. It passes the pavilion, reservoir, and Buckhorn parking lot before descending towards the finish. The 16K also functions as the USATF-SC MUT Championship, attracting competitive runners beyond a casual park race setting.