Trail Running calendar near Greer 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer on September 26, 2026 at Milliken Arboretum features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run to raise funds for children with cancer. The event includes race shirts, team competitions, and age group awards.

A 13.1 mile half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The technical course has some hills, a four hour cutoff and a field limited to 250 runners.

Trail races of 25K and 50K on the Bartram Trail in Franklin, NC, featuring large elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and festival-style post-race activities.

Run the historic Colonel Robert Sink Trail on Currahee Mountain. This event features unpaved uphill courses through the training grounds of WWII paratroopers with options for a 5K walk/run or a 10K mountain run.

A trail running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

A Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain, NC featuring 3.1 mile loops with shifting time cutoffs and elimination until a solo final loop is completed.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

Second annual trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park with a 6.2 mile short course and a roughly 9.3 mile long course, chip timing and one water station.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Multi-hour trail event in Valdese, NC on October 10, 2026 offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a three mile loop.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.

Timed endurance events in Whittier NC on a 1.4 mile loop with 24, 12, 6, and 3 hour options plus 3 and 6 hour ruck divisions.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.

An 8.5 mile trail race through DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard NC, with about 1,000 feet of climb and proceeds benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest.

Last Person Standing on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill SC, repeated hourly until one runner remains, with crew spots and on-course aid.

Trick or Trail 5K is a Halloween themed 5 kilometer run in Collyar Park, Laurens, SC, mixing road sections with trails through the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given for creativity, speed, an..

A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.