Trail Running calendar near Clemson 2026-2027

Trail races at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina offering 5k and 15k distances. Courses use single track trails with stream crossings and rugged, rocky sections reaching Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock overlooks.

Trail races at Tryon Equestrian Center include a marathon, half marathon and 10k on a 6.5-mile loop of packed dirt, single-track and meadows with 600 ft elevation gain per loop; registration includes park entry and a finisher medal.

Not A Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City NC stages timed 3, 6, and 12 hour events on an 8.34 mile out and back paved trail with aid stations and on-site medical support. A 50 mile finish within 12 hours earns a belt buckle.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon through Jones Gap State Park on September 12, 2026, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain and highlights like Rainbow Falls. Registration includes a finisher medal, chip timing and post-race pancakes.

Trail running at Road Atlanta with two distances on a wooded single and double track course. The field start leads into counterclockwise laps, awards are handed out by age and category, and a portion of proceeds supports a high school MTB t..

The XC Experience is a 5k on a scenic high school cross country course in Rutherfordton, NC. The two-lap route features trails, woods, and a track finish. It offers age group awards and is part of the ROC Race Series.

An 8k trail race at Lake Conestee Nature Park on September 20, 2026, featuring soft trails, single-track sections and wooden boardwalks with 285 feet of elevation gain. Registration includes a finisher medal, free photos, chip timing and po..

Race straight up Yonah Mountain in Georgia. This 2.5 mile timed ascent gains 1650 feet on rocky trails. It features a ruck division and finishes with epic summit views.

A capped trail half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail near Spartanburg, SC on October 3, 2026. The technical point to point course has a four hour cut off, aid stations, finish-line awards, and a finisher medal and breakfa..

Trail races of 25K and 50K in Franklin NC follow the historic Bartram Trail and climb to Wayah Bald with multiple aid stations. After the race there is live music, food service, craft beer and awards.

A 13.1 miles trail race on October 10, 2026 at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC, featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain, single-track trails, switchbacks and lakes. Registration includes a finisher medal, bib, photos and post-race..

Head to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park for the second annual Papertown Trail Races. Choose between a 10K or a 20K course through scenic Canton trails. The event features chip timing, awards for top finishers, and a no-refund transfer policy.

A grassroots trail event in Dacula, Georgia offering a 50K, a half marathon, and a 50/50 challenge. The course is flowing single track with short hills, accessible aid stations, capped entries, and specific cutoff rules for each distance.

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Two day trail races in Sky Valley Georgia on October 24 and 25 2026 feature 50K and 25K courses with substantial elevation gain, finisher swag, and support for local trail maintenance.

A trail event at Croft State Park on October 24, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 8 mile options on a figure eight course with aid at the Activity Center, finisher medals, and awards across age groups.

A vineyard and trail run at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia offering 5.9 mile two lap and 3.2 mile one lap courses through vineyards, trails and gravel roads. The field is capped at 325 and finish area includes a free wine tasting.

Trail races of 50K and 30K around Vogel State Park on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails, featuring more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. Aid stations are placed along the route and proceeds support park volunteers.

Trail runs at Fort Yargo State Park on December 5, 2026, with 8.50 miles and 3.10 miles options on wooded singletrack. Entry tiers apply and age group and overall medals are awarded.

Run through Amicalola Falls State Park on a course that features the park's famous 605-step climb. The marathon route offers over 6,000 feet of elevation change on scenic singletrack trails. Participants receive race swag, professional phot..