Trail Running calendar near Laurens 2026-2027

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on Aug 22, 2026. Choose marathon, half or 10K over scenic 6.5 mile loops with rolling climbs and packed dirt trails, then enjoy stables tours, camping, swag and live results.

Push your limits on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail at Not A Sprint Ultra Races, a multi hour timed event offering 3, 6 and 12 hour races. Well stocked aid and a 50 mile belt buckle for 12 hour finishers make this a sunny late summer challenge.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile trail through Jones Gap with waterfalls, river views and 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and a lively finish while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run Quest of the White Wolf in Chimney Rock offering 50K, 25K and 10K on the Four Seasons Trail to a waterfall and back. Expect a fierce climb with 1,000 stairs one way, shifting weather, solid aid, and a handmade pottery medal.

Join the XC Experience 5K in Rutherfordton NC for a two lap cross country course through woods, fields and a stadium finish. Part of the ROC Race Series, this spectator friendly event offers awards and a lively course for runners.

Run the Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k in Greenville for a scenic loop of trails, boardwalks and wetlands. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers enjoy pancakes and race swag.

Tackle the True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon on the scenic Palmetto Trail Croft Passage in Spartanburg. This technical 13.1 mile trail has rolling hills, a small capped field, and postrace brews and breakfast.

Take on a backyard ultra style challenge on a 3.1 mile gravel loop with rising time limits each cycle that eliminates runners until one finishes solo. Choose Last Man Standing, 50K, 25K or 5K and enjoy aid station snacks plus a unique finis..

Hit the Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC. This scenic 13.1 mile trail loop climbs about 2,300 feet past lakes and waterfalls, with proceeds helping the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run a certified 5K on a scenic 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County on Saturday, October 10, with a 2K walk, a Half Pint kids run and a virtual 5K option. Family friendly event continues rain or shine with race day packet pick up.

Trick or Trail in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 offers a family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway. Post race fun includes cider, vendors, a costume contest and fall fest..

Run the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K on the rolling gravel trails of Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC. Enjoy scenic trail miles while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue and celebrating Tico the raccoon’s 10th birthday.

Tackle rugged singletrack at Croft State Park on October 24 with the Prisoner of War Trail Race offering ultra and shorter trail distances. Expect technical roots and rocks, a central aid station, finisher medals and a dog friendly course.

Join the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park on November 7, 2026 for 10 Mile, 50K, 100K or 100 Miler on scenic ten mile loops with 650 ft climbs. Well supported with aid stations, cabin lodging and memorable finisher awards.

The Springmaid Trail Race will take place in Fort Mill on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

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 scenic singletrack through pine and hardwood forests with creek crossings and rolling terrain at Harbison State Forest. This cupless trail half features three aid stations, a finisher medal, and a post race meal and celebration.

A loop-based endurance event in Laurens, SC on Dec 4, 2026 featuring a last-runner-standing Running Division on a 2.5-mile loop and a 12-Hour Ruck Division that requires a 25 lb pack and strict 30-minute break rule.

Beast of the East 100 at Crowders Mountain North Carolina offers races from half marathon to 100 miles on rugged looped singletrack with big climbing. Expect hearty aid stations and a welcoming trail community.