Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2025-2026

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.

Tackle the Naturally Outdoors two hour endurance race in Florence SC by completing as many 2.5 mile loops as you can. All entrants get a New Balance hoody and finishers receive a commemorative coin, with proceeds benefiting local trails.

Experience scenic all trail running through the Lowcountry at the Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run in Bluffton SC on December 14, 2025. Choose from 10K, 30K, 50K and relay distances, earn finisher awards and celebrate at a lively post race party.

Spend the Longest Night at Lakewood Nature Preserve, an overnight trail ultra supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Cozy barn hub, rolling grassy loops, hot aid station fare, and distances from 10K to 50 miles.

Take on the Charleston Itty Bitty 50, a scenic 50 mile point to point road run from West Ashley to Park West, finishing with a lap on the track. Self supported and limited to 75 runners, entries open Feb 14 with a small tracker donation.

Mo Big Butt on December 27, 2025 is a self timed, unsupported 50 km run with on site parking for those familiar with the course. The route recently hosted a 50 km ultramarathon that saw 28 finishers and two state records.

Start the new year on the trails at the 13th annual Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026. Choose a 10 mile ruck or run or a 5K family fun run, then enjoy a traditional New Year lunch while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Challenge yourself on scenic dirt and single track through Francis Marion National Forest with distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra, including night 25k options. Finishers get wooden medals and 100 mile runners earn a buckle.

Run the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC, a rugged scenic trail with creek crossings and technical single track. Pick the 50K three loop ultra or the 10M one loop and enjoy race swag, shirts and a custom 50K finisher medal.

Looped singletrack through pine forest and lakeside views in Columbia's Sesquicentennial State Park with options from 7.5 miles to 50K or a 30 hour ultra. Chip timing, medals and camping make this a scenic trail weekend.

Push your limits at the Dark Horse 24/48 Hour Ultra at Stable View in Aiken, SC. Choose 24 or 48 hour solo or a 48 hour team relay on a scenic 4 mile loop with live tracking and milestone buckles.

Take on Conquer the Rock at Table Rock State Park on March 7, 2026, with 25k or 50k options. This scenic but rugged trail race climbs Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock, offering big views and serious elevation for adventurous runners.

Run shaded singletrack, boardwalks and runnable flat trails in Francis Marion National Forest with distances from 10K to the full 100 miler. Stocked aid stations, reusable cup policy, optional camping and Swamp Series points add extra motiv..

Take on Peyton's Wild and Wacky 10x5K on March 14, 2026 at Laurel Hill Trail in Mount Pleasant SC, a unique 50K made of ten hourly 5K loops or choose the standalone 5K. Trail running, fun swag, and proceeds support the Semper Fi Fund and lo..

Take on the Camp Croft 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile at Croft State Park, running scenic single track and rolling hills on a 10.05 mile loop. Options range from a 10 Mile up to the 100 Mile, with aid stations and finishers medals or a custom b..

Run or hike a scenic 10K on the Palmetto Trail in Pomaria, South Carolina, finishing atop the Broad River Trestle. Proceeds support the Palmetto Trail and finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 5K in North Augusta on March 28, 2026, a family friendly run and walk along the N. Augusta Greenway starting at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater. Proceeds benefit Friends of North Augusta Animals and donations..

Hit the trails at Stable View in Aiken on April 18, 2026 with a Half Marathon, 15K, 5K and Kids Fun Run. Enjoy finisher medals, race shirts and post race food while exploring scenic courses and nearby downtown Aiken.

Enjoy shaded trails at Knock On Wood in Marietta, SC with half marathon and 10K options on a rolling 10K loop. Finish with a medal, live timing and a lively post race party.

Run a chip timed 5K on scenic trails at The Goatery on Johns Island amid goats and farm fields. Finishers receive a trucker hat and a farm fresh plant instead of a medal, with local produce awards for top finishers.