Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2025-2026

Run the Prisoner of War Trail Race at Croft State Park and tackle scenic figure eight loops with 50K, 25K or 8 Mile distances. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team and finishers take home a medal and gear pack.

Run the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC, a scenic but rugged looped trail event offering distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. Fully supported with stocked aid and awards including a 100 mile buckle.

Run the inaugural Rocky Point Patriot Trail Run in Georgetown SC with scenic 5K and 10K trail courses and a Kids Dash. Enjoy post race snacks, race swag and community spirit while supporting local veterans and the elementary PTO.

Run through woods from dusk to dawn at Long Night in Lanford, an overnight 1 mile loop event plus a spooky 5K Afraid of the Dark. Enjoy headlamp miles, on site camping, sunrise finish and proceeds to the Laurens County Humane Society.

Test your endurance on the Grace St Park Ultramarathon in Greenwood SC, where runners cover as many trail loops as possible within a 12 hour window. Enjoy rolling single track and a friendly ultrarunning atmosphere.

Run marathon or half marathon laps through Harbison State Forest trails with varied elevation and creek crossings. Finishers earn medals and Southern post race food while supporting the Upstate youth team.

Join the Daniel Island Turkey Trot, a casual 3 mile walk or run on scenic island trails to kick off Thanksgiving week. This free community event features a post trot meetup at New Realm Brewery and a T shirt for the first 50 people who brin..

Join Berry Your Turkey 5k Run/Walk on Saturday November 22 at The Farm near Newberry High for a friendly cross country 5k open to runners and walkers. Enjoy scenic trails and support a local youth program with optional donations.

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.

Push your pace at the Naturally Outdoors 2 hour endurance race on Dec 6 in Florence, SC, running laps on a 2.5 mile loop with most laps winning. Entry includes a New Balance hoody and supports local trail expansion, plus a post race party.

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.

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra running event at Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring repeated 1.5 mile loops around a barn hub. Choose distances from 10K to 50 miles and run to support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

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.

Explore sandy ridges and singletrack loops around Sesquicentennial State Park at the Sandhills Trail and Ultra Festival on February 21 and 22, 2026. Choose from ultra and shorter looped distances for a scenic, community driven trail challen..

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.