Trail Running calendar near Anderson 2025-2026

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.

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth an..

Tackle scenic, rugged trails in Helen, Georgia with a half marathon or 10K featuring big climbs and technical sections that welcome walkers. Finishers earn a beanie, pint glass, and medal, with special awards for the top three overall.

Spend the Longest Night at Lakewood Nature Preserve, an overnight trail ultra supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Cozy barn hub, rolling grassy loops, hot aid station fare, and distances from 10K to 50 miles.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Take on the Dirty Spokes Farm to Trail at Heritage Park Watkinsville on Feb 7 2026, with 6 and 2.8 mile courses winding through woods, rolling hills and a creek crossing. Expect friendly race day vibes, shirts and awards.

Join the 19th annual Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park for scenic trail races in solo and relay formats across 5 miles, 13.1 miles and 50K. Rolling hills and technical single track promise a fun, memorable challenge.

Run for the River and Polar Plunge at Camp Kiwanis in Danielsville offers a scenic 5K trail along the Broad River with a shorter walking loop. Add an optional group polar plunge to benefit Broad River conservation.

Take on the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge in Cleveland GA, a weekend of summit laps that rack up serious elevation and reward you with sweeping mountain views. Pick single, double or relay entries and celebrate at a nearby brewery after..

Run the Land and Lakes Relay in late Feb 2026, a scenic team relay from Warren Wilson College in Asheville to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of four or six share varied mountain legs and finish with awards and a celebratory beer..

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.

Choose the 5K or adventurous 15K at Sandy Creek Park, where lakeside views and creek crossings make for a scenic but challenging trail run. All finishers earn medals and top runners take home awards.

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..

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail ultramarathon across North Georgia with about 16,000 feet of climb and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike to toss at the finish in a storied tradition.

Run or hike a scenic 10K on the Palmetto Trail in Pomaria, South Carolina, finishing atop the Broad River Trestle. Proceeds support the Palmetto Trail and finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal.

Join the Trailblazer 5K at Dudley Park on March 28 to run the scenic Firefly Trail and support children's programming at Heard Park Community Center. Choose a youth fun run or virtual 5K on a Peachtree qualifying course with race day awards..

Run scenic single track trails and rolling hills around Fort Yargo Lake in 25K or 50K loop formats. Well stocked aid stations, race swag, free photos and a post race meal plus a canine 25K option make for a fun, supported day.

Tackle the scenic yet rugged Seven Sisters 25 kilometer race in Montreat, NC, featuring roughly 4,000 feet of climbing and sweeping ridge top views. Expect technical trails, required safety gear, and a 5 hour cutoff.

Run scenic trails around Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA with marathon, half marathon, and 4 mile options. Finish with a lively post race party with food, drinks, and music while supporting local parks and ROTC.