Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2025-2026

The Fight for Families 5k is an annual trail run/walk held at Allison Creek Park in York, South Carolina, aimed at raising awareness of the local foster and adoption crisis. This true 5k race features interactive stations that provide insight into the experiences of children in the child welfare sys..

The Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Half Marathon is a festive running event held at Stable View, a scenic equestrian facility in Aiken, South Carolina, featuring over 1,000 acres of rolling hills and forest canopies. The event includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K with an optional steeplechase featuring ju..

The Enoree Haunted Wine Run 5k is a Halloween-themed running and walking event held at Enoree River Vineyards & Winery in Newberry, South Carolina. Scheduled for October 26, 2025, the race offers two distances: a 5k and a 1.5-mile option. The course is a grass, cross-country route through the vineya..

The Springmaid Trail Race, held at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is a popular fall trail running event featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 5K Dog Jog. The race takes place on scenic single-track trails, offering a memorable outdoor experience for runners and their c..

Terror Trails Ultra is a trail running event held at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, North Carolina, offering distances of 4 miles, 8 miles, 25K, and 50K. The course features a mix of smooth, fast trails and technical sections with rocks, roots, and creek crossings, providing a challenging and scenic exp..

The Ranger Run 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, South Carolina, is a family-friendly trail running event held on November 1, 2025. Set amidst scenic wilderness trails at 936 E. Friendfield Rd, the race celebrates adventure, faith, and the spirit of the Royal Rangers. Open to participants of all ages, the..

The Long Night in Lanford is a unique endurance running event held in Enoree, South Carolina, challenging participants to run from dusk until dawn on an off-road, approximately 1-mile trail. The course features varied terrain including gravel, wooded areas, open fields, creek edges, pine tree plots,..

The Lake Haigler 12-Hour is a night trail running event held at the Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, the race features a 5K loop course around and near Lake Haigler. Participants run continuously from noon to midnight, aiming to complet..

The Midland Mountain Trail Series will take place in Columbia on Saturday 22 November 2025. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

The Mill Stone 50K is a challenging trail ultramarathon held at the scenic Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The race features three 10.5-mile loops of mostly single-track, technical trails with some gravel and dirt paths, including at least two creek crossings. The cou..

The Sandhills Trail Race Series is a trail running event held at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina, featuring distances of 7.5 miles, 25K, 50K, and a challenging 30-hour ultra. The course offers a scenic 7.75-mile loop through pine forests and around Sesquicentennial Lake, comb..

The Sand Monster is a 6-hour timed ultra trail race held at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. Set on a challenging 3.5-mile loop with 270 feet of elevation gain, the course features a mix of single and double track trails, shaded by trees and covered mostly with pine needles o..

The True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike is an annual event held in Pomaria, South Carolina, featuring a scenic course along the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail. This mostly flat, wide, and non-technical trail follows an old railroad path, making it suitable for runners and hikers of..

The Cannonball Run is a unique trail running event held at Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, South Carolina. It features a 3.3-mile loop course through scenic dirt roads, double-track trails, and grassy sections with mild elevation gain. The race offers flexible participation options, including..

The Bailes Ridge 12hr will take place in Fort Mill on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

The Aiken Trailblazer Half Marathon, held at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, offers a scenic running experience through a thousand acres of forests and rolling hills. The event features multiple distances: a Half Marathon, 15K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run, catering to all ages and abilities. Partic..

The Momentus BackYard Ultra is a challenging endurance trail running event held at the scenic Williams Rushing Farm in Monroe, North Carolina, owned by NFL star DeAngelo Williams. The main race follows the official BackYard Ultra format, requiring runners to complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour unt..