Trail Running calendar near Aiken 2026-2027

We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 miles of Aiken. See below where and when you can find the races.

Experience the scenic Peak to Prosperity Passage on the Palmetto Trail followed by an epic finish line celebration on the Broad River Trestle featuring live music and breakfast.

The Bunny Run 5K in North Augusta is a community run to support local animal welfare. Participants run or walk a paved course starting at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater. The event collects pet food donations for the charity Friends of North..

Experience a free trail run in Louisville featuring a two mile single track loop with creek beds and wooden medallions for all finishers.

April 2026

Explore the scenic trails of a thousand acre equestrian facility in South Carolina. This event features races from a 5K to a half marathon through forests and rolling hills with on site lodging and hot showers available.

Experience the natural beauty of Harbison State Forest at the Dirty Harry trail races in Columbia. Choose between the 5K or 12K distances for a morning of outdoor activity and community spirit on the trails.

July 2026

Experience the trails of Harbison State Forest at this annual summer event in Columbia. Run through beautiful woodland paths and earn a finisher medal and t shirt in the Half Marathon or 5K.

October 2026

Run the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K on the rolling gravel trails of Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC. Enjoy scenic trail miles while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue and celebrating Tico the raccoon’s 10th birthday.

November 2026

Experience the autumn beauty of Harbison State Forest at the Broad River Half Marathon. Run or hike through scenic pine forests and over rolling hills before enjoying a traditional post race Southern meal with the trail community.

December 2026

The Sawmill Gauntlet is a relentless last-runner-standing race on a 2.5-mile loop. A new lap starts every 45 minutes, and you must finish each one to stay in the running division. A separate 12-hour ruck division challenges participants to..

January 2027

Battle of the Run Clubs is a team cross country challenge in Aiken. Join with a club, friends, or as a solo "Free Agent" to compete in 5k, 10k, or 10 mile races. Enjoy post race food, games, and a unique team scoring strategy.

February 2027

Experience the beauty of South Carolina's pine forests and sandy ridges at Sesquicentennial State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 7.5 miles to a 30 hour ultra on a scenic loop course.