Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2025-2026

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.

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.

Run under the stars at The Longest Night, an overnight trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve on Dec 20 to 21 that supports the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Options range from 10K to 50 miles on a hilly 1.5 mile loop with cozy barn hub..

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.

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..