Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2025-2026

Start your year on the trails at the Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026 featuring multiple trail run and ruck distances, music, prizes, and shirts. Enjoy family friendly fun, food and beer while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Tackle scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway just outside Charlotte with 4, 9 or 13 mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy post race beer, food, a bonfire and a Recover hoodie with finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Harbison State Park with 50k and 25k distances on January 17, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy rolling singletrack, forest views, and a friendly trail community in Columbia, SC.

Tackle technical single track trails and creek crossings at the Mill Stone 50K in Fort Mill, SC, run as three 10.5 mile loops with a 10 mile option. Expect muddy footing, friendly aid stations, and a custom medal for 50K finishers.

Run scenic looped trails through pine forest and around a lake at Sesquicentennial State Park, with distances from a 7.5 mile fun loop up to 50K and a 30 Hour ultra. Camp on site, enjoy music and medals, and bring your own hydration.

Push your limits at the Dark Horse 24/48 Hour Ultra Run at Stable View in Aiken, SC, with solo and team relay options on a maintained 4 mile loop. Enjoy onsite food, lodging and live timing as you chase big distance goals.

Blue Star Blitz at Lake Haigler on March 7, 2026 invites trail runners and adventure seekers to tackle 5K and 10K courses, timed adventure challenges, or a family adventure close to the lake. Enjoy scenic trails, team strategy, medals, priz..

Celebrate spring with the True to the Brew Trail 10K in Pomaria, SC. Run or hike a mostly flat railroad bed on the Palmetto Trail, enjoy live music and a free beer, grab a bottle opener medal and support conservation.

Run or walk the Bunny Run 5K in North Augusta on March 28, 2026, a family friendly community race starting at Sharon Jones Amphitheater and winding along the Greenway. Support Friends of North Augusta Animals by bringing pet supplies or don..

Join I Run for the Gospel in Monroe on April 8, 2026 for a joyful run celebrating faith, community, and healthy living. Proceeds support outreach and programs that expand worship, service, and culinary education for those in need.

Take on scenic trails at Stable View in Aiken, SC on April 18, 2026 with a half marathon, 15K, 5K and kids fun run. Enjoy forested rolling hills, finisher medals, post race food and on site lodging for a full trail running day.

Hit the trails at Harbison State Forest for the Dirty Harry 5K in Columbia, a scenic trail run or walk hosted by Fleet Feet Columbia. Enjoy natural trails, friendly competition, and a lively community vibe.

MammothMarch returns to Kings Mountain State Park on May 9, 2026 for long distance hikes through the Blue Ridge foothills. Pick 20 or 30 mile routes that pass historic Revolutionary War sites and scenic lakes for a memorable outdoor challen..

Run scenic technical trails and lakeside views at Devil Makes Three 50K and 10 Miler in Waxhaw NC on May 16, 2026. Choose the three lap 50K or single lap 10 Miler, bring your own cup or hydration pack for this cupless race.

Run on private Monroe farmland: a 4.167 mile Back Yard Ultra loop each hour until one runner remains, or a single 4.167 mile Celebrity Fun Run for walkers and joggers. Expect intermediate trails, self supported laps, village camping and mus..

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.

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.

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 through the night on a 1 mile off road loop in Enoree SC, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn, with the most laps by sunrise taking the win. Bring a light, enjoy aid stations, a hot breakfast and post race awards.

Run the Broad River Half Marathon through Harbison State Forest on scenic trails with shaded woods, creek crossings and rolling climbs. Finishers get a medal and a Southern post race meal in a friendly trail atmosphere.