Trail Running calendar near Swannanoa 2025-2026

Run the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC, a scenic but rugged looped trail event offering distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. Fully supported with stocked aid and awards including a 100 mile buckle.

Run a scenic off road cross country 5K through the Vein Mountain trails near Marion, NC on Saturday November 8, 2025. Medals await every finisher and the first 30 registrants receive a limited event T shirt.

Run the Prisoner of War Trail Race at Croft State Park and tackle scenic figure eight loops with 50K, 25K or 8 Mile distances. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team and finishers take home a medal and gear pack.

Join the Backyard Ultra Tailgate in Greenville for hourly 5K loops on the Swamp Rabbit Trail where you can run as many laps as you like. Enjoy vendors, games and a big screen while supporting OVC Kenya as laps earn raffle tickets.

Tackle the Chestnut Chase 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC for a scenic, challenging trail run with a big climb early and rolling hills before a downhill finish. Proceeds support NCMTR and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation.

Challenge yourself at the Seven Trails Ultra Festival in Damascus VA, November 14 to 16, 2025. Run a scenic 7.7 mile loop with chip timing and live tracking; choose 25K or tackle 100 miles to earn a handcrafted buckle.

Run the Looking Glass 100k, a single loop 62 mile trail ultramarathon in Pisgah Forest, NC, with about 10,500 ft of elevation and views of Looking Glass Rock. Expect technical trails, waterfalls, strong aid, and a 20 hour cutoff.

Run through woods from dusk to dawn at Long Night in Lanford, an overnight 1 mile loop event plus a spooky 5K Afraid of the Dark. Enjoy headlamp miles, on site camping, sunrise finish and proceeds to the Laurens County Humane Society.

Join the 10th annual Color Me Mutt at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains for a colorful 5K, 1 mile fun run and pet parade supporting local charities. Dogs welcome for a festive race with treats, medals and park rides.

Join the 15th annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Boone for scenic 5k and 10k trail races, a paved 5k fun run, live DJ and custom race shirts and finisher medals. Proceeds support Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Join Upstate Run Club for a free 5k group run on the Swamp Rabbit Trail followed by food and drinks at Double Stamp Brewery in Greenville. All paces welcome; the club provides the main course so bring a side or dessert to share.

Test yourself on Camp Grier trails at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival featuring 12, 6 and 3 hour trail running and mountain bike events on December 5 and 6, 2025. Race, fundraise for Old Fort hurricane relief, and enjoy lakeside fest..

Take on One Epic Run, a 24 hour event at Croft State Park in Spartanburg on Dec 6 to 7, 2025. Self timed laps, a cup and rock lap tradition and a shared potluck vibe make this a fun, community endurance challenge.

Explore scenic, technical trails at Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center with a Half Marathon, 10K, or Kids Trail Mile. Enjoy rocky single track, flowing bike trails, aid stations, and a welcoming race vibe.

Celebrate the season at the Dirty Santa Trail Run in Lenoir, a festive 5 miles of single track, field and gravel trails ending with s'mores and hot cocoa. Part of the Foothills Run Series; register by Dec 1 to guarantee a hoodie.

Beast of the East 100 at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC offers distances from Half Marathon to 100 Miler on scenic but rugged singletrack with serious elevation gain. Robust aid stations and great community support make it a class..

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra running event at Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring repeated 1.5 mile loops around a barn hub. Choose distances from 10K to 50 miles and run to support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Tackle 3, 6, or 12 hour timed challenges on a scenic 2 mile loop in Simpsonville while supporting the Upstate Running Club youth team. This self timed, cup free event mixes friendly competition, endurance fun, and community spirit.

Run the South Mountains half marathon, 12.9 miles with about 2,600 ft of climbing and creek crossings in scenic State Park. Limited to 200 runners, the January 10, 2026 race offers big views and a true trail challenge.

Join the Godzilla Thrilla 30 hour endurance run in Anderson, SC and run as many laps as you like on a flat two mile loop while supporting Ronald McDonald House of Japan. Overnight camping, casual aid and finisher awards await.