Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2025-2026

The Carolina Reaper Challenge is a fiery endurance race held at Riverwest Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Participants can choose from a 50k ultra (12 loops), half marathon (5 loops), 5-mile race (2 loops), or a 12-loop relay for teams of 2-4. The course is a paved 2.62-mile loop feat..

The Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K is an annual running event held at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. Featuring a half marathon and a 5K race, the event offers participants a scenic yet somewhat challenging course through the forest trails, providing a true South Carolin..

The IOP Beach Run is an annual event held on the flat, wide, hard-packed beach near low tide at Isle of Palms, South Carolina. It features multiple race options including 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and youth fun runs for various age groups (100-yard for ages 4 and under, 1/2 mile for ages 5-8, and..

The Inferno Ultra is a challenging trail running event held at Panther Trail in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Featuring distances of 15K, 25K, and 50K, the race tests participants against the intense South Carolina heat, humidity, and rugged singletrack terrain. The course offers a demanding environ..

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a trail running event held in Pickens, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers two race distances: a scenic 5K suitable for novice and experienced trail runners, featuring single-track trails along Carrick Creek and a climb toward Pinnacle Mou..

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a trail running event held in Pickens, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers two distances: a scenic 5K suitable for novice and experienced trail runners, featuring single-track trails along Carrick Creek and a climb toward Pinnacle Mountain..

The Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour is a trail running event held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop featuring scenic views of Lake Crawford, creeks, rolling hills, and a Living History Farm with animals. The course includes sections of the National R..

The Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Jones Gap State Park near Marietta, South Carolina. Set within the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, the course features challenging single-track trails with a total elevation gain of 3,000 feet. Runners experience stunning na..

The Dirt Dash is a trail running event held at Johns Island County Park in Johns Island, South Carolina. Featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, the race offers a scenic 3.3-mile loop course through diverse terrains including open meadows, wooded trails, and grassy paths, surrounde..

The Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk is a scenic trail race held at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Covering an 8k (approximately 5 miles) loop, the course features soft natural trails, single-track paths, and wooden boardwalks over wetlands, with 285 feet of elevation gain. Runner..

The Midnight Dreary is a USATF-sanctioned 24-hour running event held at the Town Hall track in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Featuring 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour race options, the event takes place on a USATF-certified 400-meter rubberized track with lighting for nighttime running and ample shad..

Run SC Fast Feet Run Club, powered by Charlotte Running Company, is a running training program based in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, South Carolina. It caters to runners of all levels, from beginners starting with a Couch to 5K program to advanced athletes training for half and full marathons. The club..

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Featuring a challenging course with 2,300 feet of elevation gain, runners navigate single-track trails, wide switchbacks, and two major climbs while passing three lakes..

The Delirium Ultra 24 Hour Run is an endurance race held in Beaufort, South Carolina, featuring a 1.62-mile closed-loop trail course through scenic Lowcountry woods. Participants can compete in 6, 12, or 24-hour timed events, with the winner being the runner who covers the greatest distance. The cou..

The Sadlers Creek Stumble is a fall trail running and camping event held at Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a 32-hour 100-mile challenge, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all set on scenic, looped trails around Lake Hartwell. The cou..

The Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Half Marathon is a festive running event held at Stable View, a scenic equestrian facility in Aiken, South Carolina, featuring over 1,000 acres of rolling hills and forested trails. The event includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K with an optional steeplechase featuring ju..

The Springmaid Trail Race is an annual fall event held at the scenic Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It features multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 5K Hike Challenge, along with a Dog Jog where top dogs receive medals. The race takes place on..

The Prisoner of War Trail Race is a challenging trail running event held at Camp Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Offering three distances—50K ultra, 25K, and 8 miles—the race features a figure-eight loop course through rugged, technical terrain with roots, rocks, and elevation chang..

The Mountaineer Rumble is a challenging trail running event held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a 10 Mile, 50K, 100K, and a 100 Mile ultra. The course features a 31.1-mile loop showcasing scenic trails such as the CCC Multi-Use Tra..

The Hallucination 24 Hour Trail Run is a multi-duration trail running event held at Johns Island County Park near Charleston, South Carolina. Participants can choose from 6, 12, 24, or 34-hour race options, running loops of a 2.6-mile cross-country style trail that is beginner-friendly yet challengi..