Trail Running calendar near Clemson 2025-2026

Push your limits at the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, SC. Run 50k, half marathon, 5 mile or team relay on a scenic 2.6 mile loop while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Multi day trail camp in Nantahala National Forest with guided group runs, navigation, community service and team building. Open to adults of all abilities with 10k to 27 mile routes, shared meals and relaxed campsite vibes.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park with a fun 5k or a challenging 15k that climbs to Pinnacle Mountain and drops through overlooks and creek crossings. Enjoy postrace food, drinks and finisher awards.

Take on the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026, with marathon, half marathon or 10k options across scenic looped trails and rolling climbs. Rustic camping, one stocked aid station and a friendly festival v..

Not A Sprint Ultra Races brings timed endurance running to the paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail in Forest City NC on a largely flat 8.34 mile out and back loop with aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour formats and earn a buckle for 50 miles.

Scenic and challenging 13.1 mile trail half in Jones Gap State Park with 2000 feet of climbing and views of Rainbow Falls and Little Pinnacle. Post race pancakes, finisher medal and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team.

Chimney Burn Ultra in Chimney Rock NC offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs featuring a dramatic out and back route past a waterfall and over long stair sections. Finishers earn handmade pottery medals from BlueGill; reg opens Jan 1 2026.

Event details Dirty Spokes "Road Atlanta" is a trail running event at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia on September 19, 2026. The event offers two distances: 9.10 Miles 4.55 Miles Registration is open with a participant cap of 3..

Join the XC Experience 5K in Rutherfordton NC for a two lap cross country course through woods, fields and a stadium finish. Part of the ROC Race Series, this spectator friendly event offers awards and a lively course for runners.

Run or walk the Lake Conestee 8k on Sept 20, a scenic 5 mile loop through natural trails and boardwalks at Lake Conestee Nature Park. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers get medals, pancakes and pro photos.

Assault on Yonah Mountain is a timed uphill run to the summit in Cleveland, Georgia, covering about 2.5 miles with 1650 feet of gain. Expect rocky, technical climbs and a demanding but rewarding summit finish.

Run the True to the Brew 13.1 in Spartanburg SC on October 3, 2026, a point to point on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. Expect a technical, moderately hilly course best for experienced trail runners and hikers.

Run the scenic Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain Park, a 13.1 mile single loop through trails, switchbacks and lakes with waterfalls and 2,300 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and photos.

Flatrock at Harbins Park in Dacula, GA offers scenic single track trail races: 50K, 13.2 mile loop and the daring 50/50 Challenge. Expect rolling wooded trails, limited spots and past sellouts so register early.

Trick or Trail in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 offers a family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway. Post race fun includes cider, vendors, a costume contest and fall fest..

Sky to Summit returns to Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24 and 25, 2026 with 50K and 25K trail races starting and finishing in town. Run past waterfalls, climb to Rabun Bald and savor fall foliage plus sweeping three state views.

Run Croft State Park on October 24, 2026 with 50K, 25K or 8 mile options on a scenic figure eight loop of roots, rocks and climbs. Proceeds support local youth running and every finisher gets a medal.

Run through the vineyards and trails at Chateau Elan with 3.2 or 5.9 mile options and a capped field for an intimate vibe. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and a super soft tri blend shirt for early registrants.

Dusk to dawn trail running in Enoree, South Carolina on a scenic 1 mile off road loop from a barn through woods and fields. Light your headlamp, log laps through the night and see who covers the most by sunrise.

Tackle scenic singletrack and rolling powerline trails at the Dirty Spokes Fort Yargo Cannonball Run on December 5, 2026 at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, GA. Choose a 3 mile loop or an 8.5 mile challenge and soak up race day vibes.