Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2025-2026

We have found 13 Trailruns within 80 miles of Columbia. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Momentus BackYard Ultra is an endurance trail running event held at the scenic Williams Rushing Farm in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants tackle a challenging 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing both mental and physical limits. The course..

June 2025

The Inferno Endurance Run is an endurance running event held at Jesse Helms Park in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants run on a 3.7-mile loop featuring mixed terrain including paved walkways, gravel, grass paths, and some single-track sections. The course is mostly flat with about 250 feet of elev..

July 2025

The Big Butt 50K is a USTAF-certified road race held annually in Lancaster, South Carolina, circling the historic Andrew Jackson Birthplaces near the NC/SC border. Established in 1993, the course consists of multiple loops on scenic country roads, offering a challenging yet enjoyable running experie..

The Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K is an annual running event held at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, the event features a challenging half marathon and a 5K race, providing participants with a scenic and engaging experience. The race promote..

October 2025

The Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Half Marathon features a variety of running events, including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run, all set in the scenic Stable View equestrian facility. Participants can enjoy the beautiful trails while celebrating Halloween, with awards for the best costume..

November 2025

The Springmaid Trail Race is an annual fall event held at the scenic Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 5K Hike Challenge, as well as a Dog Jog where top dogs receive medals. The race takes place on be..

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, creek crossings, and significant elevation changes. The 25K..

The Long Night in Lanford is an exciting running event taking place in Enoree, SC, from November 15 to 16, 2025. This unique challenge invites participants to run from dusk until dawn on a well-maintained, off-road trail, with no cut-off times or speed requirements. Runners must complete their first..

The Midland Mountain Trail Series features two exciting races: a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles), set against the stunning backdrop of Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. This event, scheduled for November 22, 2025, welcomes runners of all levels, from seas..

The Lake Haigler 12-Hour is a night trail running event held annually at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Scheduled on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the race runs from noon to midnight. Participants complete multiple loops of a 5K course that circles around and near..

February 2026

The Mill Stone 50K is a challenging trail running event held at the scenic Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The race features three 10.5-mile loops on 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 multi-distance trail running event held at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. It features a variety of race options including a 7.5-mile loop, 25K, 50K, and a challenging 30-hour ultra event. The course offers scenic pine forests, sandy trai..

April 2026

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 wooded trails with about 49 feet of elevation gain per loop. The race offers flexible participation options, including a 34-hour enduran..