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 insig..

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..

Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K is a trail run held in Columbia, South Carolina, set in Harbison State Forest. The inaugural race offers a 10-kilometer course that winds over rolling gravel trails, rewarding runners with scenic forest views and n..

Run through the vines at Enoree River Vineyards in Newberry with a chip timed 5k or a shorter 1.5 mile option. Finishers get a wine glass shaped medal, a collapsible wine glass and a wine pour for eligible participants.

Run scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway for the Springmaid Trail Race on Nov 1, 2025, with a dog friendly 5K plus a hike challenge, 10K and half marathon options. Trail awards and a lively outdoor vibe welcome all paces.

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..

Event overview Terror Trails Ultra takes place at Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025. The event offers the following distances: 50K 25K 8 Miler 5K Registration closes Thu, Oct 30 at 11:59 PM ET. The org..

Event overview The FATS special edition takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) in Sumter National Forest near North Augusta, SC. Distances offered: 50K Half Marathon 10K This edition uses an adjuste..

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 grav..

The Grace St. Park Ultramarathon is a 12-hour endurance race held on a 2-mile trail loop in Greenwood, South Carolina. Runners aim to complete as many laps as possible within the time limit, with the male and female leaders determined by th..

Event overview The Lake Haigler 12-Hour is scheduled for November 22, 2025, at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. The event is a timed trail event that uses a 5K loop around and near Lake Haigler. Capacity for the event is very limited. An..

The Midland Mountain Trail Series is a festive trail running event held in Harbison State Forest, Columbia, South Carolina. Featuring a full marathon (two laps) and a half marathon (one lap), the course winds through scenic woodlands, creek..

Naturally Outdoors 2-Hour Endurance Race is staged at the Florence Soccer Complex in Florence, South Carolina. The course features a 2.5-mile loop around the complex, with participants attempting to complete the most laps before the two-hou..

Big Butt 50K posted results with 28 finishers and two state age group records set. A Mo Big Butt self timed run is planned for December 27 2025 with parking available on the host's property.

Run scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway near Charlotte with 4, 9, or 13 mile options, plus virtual entries for each distance. Enjoy food, beer, a cozy bonfire, and a Recover hoodie and finisher medal.

Run the Mill Stone 50K or 10M on technical single track at ASC Greenway near Charlotte with creek crossings and a landmark stone to touch. 50K finishers receive a custom medal by a local artist and all runners get a shirt.

Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival Feb 21 and 22 2026 in Columbia SC offers ultramarathon and shorter trail distances for all levels. Enjoy guided tours, medals, camping and festival vibes while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Push your limits at the Dark Horse 24/48hr Ultra Run at Stable View in Aiken, SC. Choose 24 or 48 hour races on a scenic four mile loop with pro timing, finisher buckles at major milestones, on site food and lodging.

Take on the Sand Monster, a six hour trail run at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia SC on a shaded 3.5 mile loop with sandy climbs and pine needle singletrack. Expect race swag, a Boco trucker hat, and a fun awards and raffle.

Join the Bunny Run 5K in North Augusta to benefit Friends of North Augusta Animals and collect puppy and kitten food. The paved course starts and finishes at Sharon Jones Amphitheater and follows the N. Augusta Greenway.