Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2025-2026

Hit the single track at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 1, 2025 for the Springmaid Trail Race, featuring distances from 5K to a half marathon and a dog jog. Enjoy scenic trails, awards, and support for the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park.

Join the Ranger Run 5K at Camp Hayes for a family friendly trail run through scenic wilderness, celebrating adventure, faith, and Royal Rangers spirit. Enjoy outdoor camaraderie while supporting local youth development.

Terror Trails Ultra at Cane Creek Park near Waxhaw NC on November 1, 2025 offers distances from 5K to 50K on scenic trail loops with multiple aid stations. This cupless event is trail friendly; bring a hydration vest for longer efforts.

Run 50K, half marathon, or 10K on a special 2025 course at the Forks Area Trail System in Sumter National Forest near North Augusta, SC. Expect shaded single track, rolling terrain, marked turns, and cup free aid stations.

Test your endurance on the Grace St Park Ultramarathon in Greenwood SC, where runners cover as many trail loops as possible within a 12 hour window. Enjoy rolling single track and a friendly ultrarunning atmosphere.

Run laps from dusk to dawn on a scenic 1 mile trail loop at Long Night in Lanford. Choose the overnight multi lap challenge or the Afraid of the Dark 5K, with pro photos, awards and hot sunrise breakfast supporting Laurens County Humane Soc..

Test your headlamp at the Lake Haigler 12 hour, a night trail race on a scenic 5K loop in Fort Mill, SC on November 22, 2025. Field size is very limited, creating an intimate, competitive atmosphere under the stars.

Enjoy a scenic trail marathon or half marathon through Harbison State Forest on November 22, 2025, with varied trails, creek crossings, and Southern post race fare. Proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Join Berry Your Turkey 5k Run/Walk on Saturday November 22 at The Farm near Newberry High for a friendly cross country 5k open to runners and walkers. Enjoy scenic trails and support a local youth program with optional donations.

Push your limits at the Naturally Outdoors 2 hour Endurance Race on a 2.5 mile loop around the Florence Soccer Complex. Run or walk as many laps as you can, enjoy a finisher hoody and post race party while supporting local trail expansion.

Mo Big Butt on December 27, 2025 is a self timed, unsupported 50 km run with on site parking for those familiar with the course. The route recently hosted a 50 km ultramarathon that saw 28 finishers and two state records.

Start the new year on the trails at the 13th annual Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026. Choose a 10 mile ruck or run or a 5K family fun run, then enjoy a traditional New Year lunch while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Join the Charlotte Running Company Trail Race on January 17, 2026 at Anne Springs Close Greenway for scenic 4 mile, 9 mile and 13 mile trail options plus virtual distances. Enjoy a Recover hoodie and finisher medal for in person finishers.

Run the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC, a rugged scenic trail with creek crossings and technical single track. Pick the 50K three loop ultra or the 10M one loop and enjoy race swag, shirts and a custom 50K finisher medal.

Run scenic singletrack loops around Sesqui Lake at the Sandhills Trail and Ultra Festival, offering distances from a 30 hour option to a fun 7.5 mile loop. All proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and camping is on course.

Push your limits at the Dark Horse 24/48 Hour Ultra at Stable View in Aiken, SC. Choose 24 or 48 hour solo or a 48 hour team relay on a scenic 4 mile loop with live tracking and milestone buckles.

Test your endurance at The Sand Monster, a 6 hour trail challenge at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia on March 15, 2026. Run as many 3.5 mile shaded, sandy loop laps as you can and compete for overall and masters awards.

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.

Run or hike a scenic 10K on the Palmetto Trail in Pomaria, South Carolina, finishing atop the Broad River Trestle. Proceeds support the Palmetto Trail and finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal.

Push your limits on a scenic 3.3 mile loop at Broxton Bridge Plantation with a timed 34 hour event, Last Man Standing, ruck and youth entries from April 10 to 12, 2026. Primitive camping, hot showers and rustic trails make it a weekend to r..