Trail Running calendar near Grovetown 2026-2027

Freedom Trail 5K in Watkinsville takes place on the trails of Thomas Preserve Park and is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration with food vendors, a kid's zone, live music and a drone show in the evening.

Trail half marathon and 5K at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC on July 12, 2026. Registration opens July 17, 2025; fees are $55 for the half and $35 for the 5K.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..

A muddy, off road 4 mile obstacle course on September 12, 2026 at 19th St. and Barnes Ave. Features 30 plus obstacles, competitive and non competitive categories, electronic timing, and an age minimum of 13.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, SC on September 13, 2026. The course features 18+ obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older in a team focused, non competitive format.

An evening 6 hour trail run on September 26, 2026 in Louisville, GA on a 2 mile single track loop with trees, creek beds, and short climbs. The free event has one aid station, requires personal lights, and awards a wooden participation meta..

Trick or Trail 5K is a Halloween themed 5 kilometer run in Collyar Park, Laurens, SC, mixing road sections with trails through the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given for creativity, speed, an..

Trail races at Stable View in Aiken include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K through forested longleaf-pine terrain. The event features finisher medals, shirts, awards, costume categories, rest stops and a conservation focus.

A 5K run/walk at Enoree River Vineyards with a grassy cross country course, one-lap option, race swag, and a wine pour at the finish; proceeds support the Newberry County Humane Society.

Trail races at the Forks Area Trail System near North Augusta, SC offering 50K, half marathon and 10K across single-track loops with rolling, rocky terrain, marked turns and fully stocked aid stations; wet trail policy applies.

A Homecoming 5K and adventure race at Georgia Southern on November 7, 2026. Multiple entry categories plus a virtual 5K and a free quarter mile kiddie run.

A short road race at Rock Eagle 4-H Center listed as 4.44K with a notable hill. Preregistration and race day options are available, and the event is part of the Dawg Days of Summer in Winter Races series.

A 12 hours trail event on a 2.1 mile loop in Greenwood SC where runners complete as many laps as possible. Winners are the male and female athletes with the most laps, with ties decided by the faster final lap time.

Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend brings Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids obstacle races to Johnson Family Farm in Newberry, South Carolina on Nov 21 to 22, 2026. Courses run through wooded trails with creek crossings and varied obstac..

A Thanksgiving trail event in Harbison State Forest featuring a 13.1 mile course with varied elevation, three aid stations, a post race Southern meal and on-site packet pickup and parking guidance.

A loop based endurance event in Laurens, SC on December 5, 2026. The Running Division continues until one runner remains; the Ruck Division is a 12 hour event with a required 25 lb ruck and strict rest rules.

A February trail race in Plum Branch SC offering 40 miles, 50K, 40K and relay teams; single-track course, cup free aid stations, and proceeds support local trail organizations. Trails affected by prior storm damage may require alternate rou..

Experience a variety of trail distances from 7.5 miles to a 30 hour ultra at Sesquicentennial State Park. Run through pine forests and sandy ridges on a scenic loop course featuring lakeside views and singletrack trails.

A 100-mile trail race on February 20, 2027 near Newberry, SC, following the Enoree Passage through Sumter National Forest with aid about every 6–8 miles, a 32-hour cutoff, and roughly 6,200 feet of elevation gain.