South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 86 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
An 8K trail run at Conestee Nature Preserve featuring shaded singletrack, wooden boardwalks over wetlands, 285 feet of elevation gain 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 single 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of climbing, two aid stations, chip timing, and post race pancakes.
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.
A Halloween themed 5K on October 17, 2026 at Collyar Park in Laurens SC, mixing road and trail sections with costume prizes and a finisher medal.
A family-friendly fall festival at Kiawah River featuring a chip-timed 5K, a 1-mile Fun Run, local vendors, live music, and proceeds supporting the school annual fund.
A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.
A rugged trail event at Croft State Park with figure-eight loops offering 50K, 25K, and 8-mile options, centralized aid at the Activity Center, and post-race food and photos.
Test your endurance on a 1.65 mile wooded trail loop in Beaufort with 6, 12, and 24 hour timed races featuring live music and on course camping.
Trail races at Stable View in Aiken on October 24, 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K on forested trails with on-site amenities.
Halloween themed 5K at Enoree River Vineyards on October 25, 2026 with chip timing, a wine pour, branded race items, and proceeds benefiting the Newberry County Humane Society.