South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 94 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
25th Anniversary memorial stair climb at Credit One Stadium where participants ascend ballpark steps equivalent to 110 stories to honor the 412 first responders of 9/11/2001.
A memorial stair climb at Clemson University on September 11 marking the 25th anniversary, honoring lives lost and first responders, with no registration fee.
Experience the beauty of the Lowcountry at The Dirt Dash, featuring a scenic 3.3 mile looped course through the ancient oaks of Johns Island County Park.
Run a scenic 4.5 mile loop at Kings Mountain State Park for 12 hours featuring historic farms lake views and rolling hills under a full moon.
A 13.1 miles trail half in Marietta SC through Mountain Bridge Wilderness with 2,000 ft gain, waterfalls and river crossings; two aid stations and a cupless event.
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.
Never Forget 9:11 Endurance Challenge is an endurance event sponsored by Team Be@Peace on September 13, 2026. Organizers provide a single aid station with wrapped snacks, drinks and a designated self-support area.
An 8K trail run through Lake Conestee Nature Park featuring wooden boardwalks over wetlands, 285 feet of elevation gain, free parking, finish line water, and post-race pancakes.
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 supporting the Clemson Wildlife Society, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K with limited field and on-course aid.
Mass start running event on Hilton Head Island featuring a 5K run and a 1 Mile Walk with 73 registered racers.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage on the Palmetto Trail with a technical, moderately hilly course, a four hour cutoff, and a 200 runner limit.
Experience the scenic trails of Johns Island County Park with races ranging from a Kids Dash to a Marathon Relay through diverse natural terrain.
A 13.1 mile trail loop at Paris Mountain State Park with about 2,300 feet of climbing, lakes and switchbacks, two aid stations, and a five hour time limit.
A closed 6 km cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC with mixed surfaces, participant socks, age group awards, and Corporate Shield team registration.
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.
Test your endurance at BALS Backyard in Rock Hill, a Last Person Standing race featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop held every hour until only one runner remains.
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.