Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2026-2027

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.

IOP Beach Run on July 25, 2026 in Isle of Palms, SC features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and youth fun runs on the beach behind the Windjammer, with timed results and age-group awards.

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain held alongside the USATF South Carolina Open and Masters Cross-Country Championships, with a commemorative patch for finishers, age group and overall prizes, and USATFSC awards for eligible members.

A six race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses are between three and five miles on single track and gravel with series scoring, prizes, and door prizes.

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 Thirteenth annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle course in Lexington SC on August 8, 2026, supporting law enforcement with competitive and noncompetitive team options.

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.

A six hour trail running event in Enoree, South Carolina on August 29, 2026, organized by G.O.A.T. Trail Running, with limited published course and support details.

Trail running at Johns Island County Park on a looped 3.3 mile course with Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K options. Onsite camping, a stocked aid station, cupless policy, and volunteer entry discounts are available.

A 12 hour looped trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, featuring a 4.5 mile loop with varied trails, lake views, and an on course aid station and drop bag area for each circuit.

A 13.1 miles trail race near Jones Gap State Park in Marietta SC, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, single track trails, and views of Rainbow Falls. Two aid stations supply water and snacks and the event is cupless.

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.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer on September 26, 2026 at Milliken Arboretum features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run to raise funds for children with cancer. The event includes race shirts, team competitions, and age group awards.

A 13.1 mile half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The technical course has some hills, a four hour cutoff and a field limited to 250 runners.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.

A Last Person Standing race at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, run on a repeatable 4.167 mile loop with about 400 feet of elevation gain per loop. The event uses hourly starts, a pavilion aid station, crew areas, and custom finisher awar..

A community Run/Walk hosted by the American Lung Association on October 17, 2026 at The Dunes House at Folly Beach. The event brings people together on the sand to honor survivors and raise funds for lung health.

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..