South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 87 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A six hour informal trail running event in Enoree, SC on August 29, 2026, organized by G.O.A.T. Trail Running with limited public course details.
September 2026
25th anniversary memorial stair climb at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, climbing 110 stories to honor 412 first responders.
Trail event in Johns Island on September 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on an about 3.3 mile loop with aid station and camping.
A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC on a 4.5 mile loop with lake views, varied trails, an on course aid station, and provided drinks.
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.
Muddy Princess South Carolina is a women only 5K obstacle mud run on September 13 2026 at The Master's Motoplex featuring 18 plus obstacles and a non competitive teamwork focus.
A timed endurance challenge in Greer, SC offering 9 hours and 11 minutes to run, walk, or ruck while honoring the heroes of 9/11.
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.
Night trail 5K at Paris Mountain State Park on Sept 25 hosted by Half Moon Outfitters; proceeds support park trail work, headlamp required, $40 entry.
Community 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Spartanburg supporting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, with teams, awards, and race shirts.
A community 5K partial trail run and Family Fun Walk at Palmetto Islands County Park on September 26, 2026, raising funds for Carolina Children's Charity.
Trail races through Clemson University Forest offering marathon, half marathon and 10k distances with substantial elevation gain and a 250 runner cap.
October 2026
A capped trail half marathon of 13.1 miles at Croft Passage, Croft State Park on October 3, 2026; sold out with a wait list and a four hour cutoff.
Trail running event at Johns Island County Park on October 3, 2026 offering Kids Dash, 5K, half marathon and a four-person marathon relay on natural trails.
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 6K cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville, with mixed surfaces, corporate team registration, participant socks, and age group awards.
A charity 5K trail run through Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026, with a vendor market, participant T-shirt, water stations, and awards for top age-group finishers.
A Last Person Standing race at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC on October 17, 2026 featuring a 4.167 mile loop, hourly laps, a pavilion aid station, crew areas, and live streaming.
A beach 5K at Folly Beach on October 17, 2026 that brings together survivors, caregivers, families and advocates to raise funds for lung health and research.
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, and spirit.