Trail Running calendar near Anderson 2026-2027

A competitive 1 mile Memorial Day race in Greenville at The Kroc Center that honors fallen service members and first responders. The third annual Honor Tower Mile welcomes participants of all paces.

High Noon Showdown in Laurens SC is a timed trail event offering 3 hour 6 hour 12 hour and 24 hour options plus a 6 hour ruck. The roughly 5 mile loop course supports Project Hope Foundation.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026, offering clock timing only with no shirts, swag, or awards. Day of registration is cash only and volunteers receive a complimentary entry to the next June race.

A trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve where solo runners or relay teams complete four 2 mile loops with a BYOB beer challenge, chip timing, post-race games, giveaways and awards.

A multi-format endurance event at the University of North Georgia offering a one-mile loop, time-based runs up to 24 hours, plus 5K and 10K courses on campus trails and greenways. Aid stations, a parking hub, and a 100-mile challenge are in..

A community 5K run and walk on June 6, 2026 at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension in Clinton, SC supporting the Laurens County Trails Association. A Healthy Living Fair with vendors and trail activities follows the race.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

A trail event in Ellenboro, NC with 5K, 25K and 50K options run on a five mile loop. Proceeds support farm development; camping and a Friday bonfire are part of the weekend.

Trail races at Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville, GA with 7 mile, 3 mile, and 0.5 mile kids options. The courses include a suspension bridge, creek crossings, elevation gain, and parking pass requirements.

Freedom Trail 5K is a 3.2 miles run held within the trails of Thomas Preserve Park in Watkinsville on July 3, 2026. It is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration that includes vendors, a kid's zone, live music, and a drone show.

A free July 4th community 5K and 3K run/walk at Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring a post-run potluck, fireworks, and optional camping for $25 per participant.

Merrill's Mile is a timed loop event at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA offering 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on a USATF certified one-mile paved loop with a staffed aid station and on-site camping.

Slow and Tired's Bad Idea in Enoree, SC is a 5K trail loop repeated every 50 minutes for ten chances. Runners may do any number of laps, skip laps, and return; the format has no eliminations or podium focus.

Obstacle-course races at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Aug 01–02, 2026 feature horse-trail terrain, red clay hill climbs, creek beds, multiple obstacles, a pre-race workshop, kids races, and spectator access.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

An evening trail 5K at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC featuring a mixed-surface course with gentle climbs, options for in-person or virtual participation, post-race food and a community atmosphere. A weekend challenge pairs..

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.