South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 73 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
An informal 6 hour trail race in Enoree, SC on August 29, 2026, organized by G.O.A.T. Trail Running; course and support details are not disclosed.
September 2026
Trail event in Johns Island on September 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on an about 3.3 mile loop with aid station and camping.
A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC on a 4.5 mile loop with lake views, varied trails, an on course aid station, and provided drinks.
A 13.1 miles trail race near Jones Gap State Park in Marietta SC, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, single track trails, and views of Rainbow Falls. Two aid stations supply water and snacks and the event is cupless.
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.
A timed endurance challenge in Greer, SC offering 9 hours and 11 minutes to run, walk, or ruck while honoring the heroes of 9/11.
Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.
Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer on September 26, 2026 at Milliken Arboretum features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run to raise funds for children with cancer. The event includes race shirts, team competitions, and age group awards.
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.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The technical course has some hills, a four hour cutoff and a field limited to 250 runners.
Trail running event at Johns Island County Park with Kids Dash, 5K, half marathon and a four person marathon relay on natural park trails.
Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.
A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.
A Last Person Standing race at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC on October 17, 2026 featuring a 4.167 mile loop, hourly laps, a pavilion aid station, crew areas, and live streaming.
LUNG FORCE Run/Walk in Charleston on October 17, 2026 brings participants to Folly Beach to support lung health, honor survivors and raise funds for lung disease research.
Trick or Trail 5K is a Halloween themed 5 kilometer run in Collyar Park, Laurens, SC, mixing road sections with trails through the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given for creativity, speed, and spirit.
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.
Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.
Timed trail event in Beaufort SC on a 1.65 mile closed loop with 6, 12, and 24 hour races, camping, single aid station, and chip timing.
Trail races at Stable View in Aiken include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K through forested longleaf-pine terrain. The event features finisher medals, shirts, awards, costume categories, rest stops and a conservation focus.