Trail Running calendar near Laurens 2026-2027

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

A unique backyard ultra in Kings Mountain where the clock is your shifting opponent. Run a repeating 5K loop as the time limit cycles from 40 to 60 minutes before resetting. The race continues until only one runner completes a final solo lo..

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.

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

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.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Tackle the trails at Kings Mountain State Park on a challenging 10-mile loop course, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. All ultra finishers get awards, including a custom belt buckle for 100-mile runners. Cabin lodging is included f..

Experience beautiful single track trails in Fort Mill at the Springmaid Trail Race featuring a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Dog owners can even bring their pups for the competitive Dog Jog or enjoy the 5k Hike Challenge.

Looking Glass 100K Event The Looking Glass 100K is a running event that takes place near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. It covers a distance of approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles). The course is a single large loop that starts and finis..

Experience the autumn beauty of Harbison State Forest at the Broad River Half Marathon. Run or hike through scenic pine forests and over rolling hills before enjoying a traditional post race Southern meal with the trail community.

The Sawmill Gauntlet is a relentless last-runner-standing race on a 2.5-mile loop. A new lap starts every 45 minutes, and you must finish each one to stay in the running division. A separate 12-hour ruck division challenges participants to..

The Beast of the East 100 is a December trail challenge on Crowders Mountain in North Carolina. Choose from five distances, from a half marathon to a 100-mile ultra, all featuring significant elevation. The event includes full aid station s..

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race honors a family legacy in Gastonia, NC. Runners can choose from trail distances like a 50K, 10K, or 5K, or a paved 1-mile. Each finisher receives a unique, handmade pottery medal.

Battle of the Run Clubs is a team cross country challenge in Aiken. Join with a club, friends, or as a solo "Free Agent" to compete in 5k, 10k, or 10 mile races. Enjoy post race food, games, and a unique team scoring strategy.

Experience the beauty of South Carolina's pine forests and sandy ridges at Sesquicentennial State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 7.5 miles to a 30 hour ultra on a scenic loop course.

Experience a scenic out back race in Chimney Rock featuring a waterfall and 1,000 stairs. Choose from 50k, 25k, or 10k distances and earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.