Trail Running calendar near Florence 2025-2026

The Inferno Ultra, held in Conway, South Carolina, challenges runners with 15K, 25K, and 50K distances along the rugged Panther Trail near Myrtle Beach. Known for its intense heat, high humidity, and twisting singletrack, the race tests participants' strength, endurance, and mental toughness under t..

The Sandhills Flyers 5K is a trail-oriented race hosted on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The 5K course starts on campus and winds through the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, and is officially certified by USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS) with timing provided by G..

The 19th Annual Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic is held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a 1.5032-mile inner loop around the lake; the USATF-certified course NC14103DF is a sand/gravel woodland trail crossed by 16 wooden footbridges, includ..

Seton Trail Classic is a Myrtle Beach-based trail race held on the Horry County Panther Run trail behind the Carolina Forest Recreation Center. Now in its third year, the event offers a 5K trail run or walk, with a virtual 5K option. The course is described as beginner-friendly and flat, yet it prov..

The Deerfly Trail Race, hosted by the Fayetteville Running Club, is held at Carvers Creek State Park – Sandhills Access in Fayetteville, NC. It offers 11K and 6K trail races for runners, plus two dog divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K (dogs allowed). All events are timed, with the course winding..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portion before..

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 Sandhills Sasquatch in Southern Pines, North Carolina, offers two options: a 1-Mile Repeat that racks up as many laps as possible within four hours, and a 5K that consists of three loops of the same Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop. The well-maintained, well-marked trail winds around Weymouth Cent..

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire breaks. Open to all ages and abilities, the event attracts..

Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run, presented by The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation, takes place at Choppee Recreation Center in Georgetown, South Carolina, inside the Rocky Point Community Forest. The event offers a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Trail Run/Walk, and a Kids’ Dash, with..

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, creeks, and rolling hills adorned with vibrant fall foliage. The..

The Derby 50k in Ellerbe, NC starts at Derby Community Building (1647 Jones Springs Church Rd). The 50K is three loops, about 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt with rolling hills. The course is counter-clockwise and not closed to traffic; markers guide turns.There is no race-day registration and entrie..

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-hour clock runs out. The event includes a post-race party on th..

The SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO! is a festive running event held at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run. The course is a Christmas-themed trail with sections like Cindy Lou Hoo’s Loop, Candy Cane Lane, and Gr..

Mo Big Butt 50 K is a South Carolina ultramarathon run by the Runner From Hell community. In its 32nd edition, about 25 starters tackle a 50‑kilometer course on a familiar local route, with self-timing and no aid. Parking is typically at the organizer’s yard, and the course is kept by volunteers and..

Frozen: H3 is an ultratrail race in the Francis Marion National Forest near Charleston, South Carolina, hosted by Palmetto Ultras and presented by Billy Simons Real Estate & The Foot Store. Based in Bethera, it offers 100M, 50M, 50K, 25K, Night 25K, and 10K distances. Runners tackle looped Jericho H..

The Myrtle Beach 24 Hour will take place in Myrtle Beach from Saturday 24 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026.

Cheraw 24 Hour Run is a Mountaineer Rumble event held at Cheraw State Park in Cheraw, SC. Runners tackle a 4.3-mile Turkey Oak Trail-Outer Loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain, repeating for a full 24 hours. The flat, fast, smooth trail offers scenic views of red-cockaded woodpeckers, deer, an..

The Sandhills Trail Race Series hosts an ultramarathon weekend at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The festival offers a 7.5-mile loop, a two-lap 25K, a four-lap 50K, and a 30‑hour ultra, all set on pine forest singletrack with sandy ridges and lake vistas. Runners enjoy a su..