Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2026-2027

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

A YMCA obstacle course event in Port Royal on June 20 offers run and walk options with family oriented routes. A 1.5 km kids course has 10 obstacles while a 5 km adult course has 20 obstacles.

A Father's Day obstacle course in Jonesville on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K adults course and a 3K kids course for children under 11, with running, walking, climbing and crawling across fields and trails.

An 80s themed boardwalk run and walk at Plyler Park in Myrtle Beach on June 21, 2026, with a 2 mile in-person route and a virtual option. The event is untimed, includes event swag and a costume raffle, and supports Help 4 Kids Backpack Budd..

A three-day adult running and wellness camp at Stable View in Aiken, SC from June 25 to June 28, 2026 offering trail runs, coaching, nutrition workshops, yoga, a self-defense session and chef-prepared meals with on-site lodging.

A free July 4th 5K and 3K run/walk at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Entry requires Upstate Running Club membership or a $10 donation; camping is available for $25 and the event includes a potluck social and fireworks.

A *5K* trail loop repeats every 50 minutes for up to ten chances to run. Participants choose how many laps to do, with no eliminations or podium focus, allowing rest and rejoining between loops.

Preview run of the new Millstone 25K course at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill on July 11, 2026. The event is untimed and free to register, with maps provided and participants asked to share watch results.

A half marathon and 5K trail race at Harbison State Forest on July 12, 2026, with packet pick-up options, participant T-shirt, and finisher medal. Registration opens July 17, 2025 with fees by distance.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

A beach running event at the Windjammer on Isle of Palms offering 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and youth fun runs on a firm packed beach. The event includes timed results, awards, and online posted results.

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC with a moderate course that follows Lake Placid Trail, Mountain Creek Trail and park roads, finishing at Shelter 3. Registration opens December 21 2025.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses of about 3–5 miles mix single track and gravel, with a points-based series scoring and a mix of door prizes and aw..

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

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..

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

Trail running at Johns Island County Park on a roughly 3.3 mile loop with 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. On-site camping, packet pickup, an aid station at the start/finish, and volunteer discount options are available.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, on a 4.5 mile loop that uses marked trails and passes Lake Crawford and the Living History Farm. Aid station and drop bag access are available each loop and drinks are supplied..

Experience a 13.1 mile trail race through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain and views of Rainbow Falls. This cup-less event explores the rugged single-track paths of Jones Gap State Park.