Trail Running calendar near Clover 2025-2026

Run The Longest Day at Lakewood Nature Preserve to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose distances from half marathon to 100k on rolling grass and forest laps, with weekend camping and a lively aid station vibe.

Join Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro NC on June 27 for 5K, 25K or 50K loops around the farm and hunter's cabin. All entry fees support farm development and finishers receive unique handmade pottery medals.

Run scenic trails at Harbison State Forest in Columbia SC with the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K, an eco friendly race celebrating sustainable running. Enjoy a tee, finisher medal and a welcoming race day atmosphere.

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.

Rudolph's Revenge is a Christmas in July night 5K in Rock Hill benefiting the Northwestern High cross country team. Run a glow lit grass and track loop in costume, with chip timing, music, snacks and awards.

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

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.

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.

Hit the scenic trails in Wilkesboro at the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run, with 5K and 10K timed options plus a 5K walk and virtual choice. Race in September to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

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.

Take on The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain on Oct 10, a Last Man Standing loop race with 50K, 25K and 5K options. Run 3.1 mile gravel loops with expanding cutoffs and fight to be the final finisher.

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.

Run a certified 5K on a scenic 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County on Saturday, October 10, with a 2K walk, a Half Pint kids run and a virtual 5K option. Family friendly event continues rain or shine with race day packet pick up.

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..

Join the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K on Oct 24, 2026 for a rolling gravel trail run through Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC. Celebrate Tico's 10th birthday while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue.

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.