Trail Running calendar near Lexington 2026-2027

Momentus Back Yard Ultra in Monroe, NC uses a 4.167 mile loop on private farmland; entrants can run repeated hourly loops until one runner remains or choose a single 4.167 mile Celebrity Loop.

A timed trail event in Laurens, SC offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour formats and a 6 hour ruck. The race uses a roughly 5 mile loop with varied trail footing and supports Project Hope Foundation.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses of about 3–5 miles mix single track and gravel, with a points-based series scoring and a mix of door prizes and aw..

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

A community 5K run and walk on June 6, 2026 at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension in Clinton, SC supporting the Laurens County Trails Association. A Healthy Living Fair with vendors and trail activities follows the race.

A three-day adult running and wellness camp at Stable View in Aiken, SC from June 25 to June 28, 2026 offering trail runs, coaching, nutrition workshops, yoga, a self-defense session and chef-prepared meals with on-site lodging.

A *5K* trail loop repeats every 50 minutes for up to ten chances to run. Participants choose how many laps to do, with no eliminations or podium focus, allowing rest and rejoining between loops.

A half marathon and 5K trail race at Harbison State Forest on July 12, 2026, with packet pick-up options, participant T-shirt, and finisher medal. Registration opens July 17, 2025 with fees by distance.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses of about 3–5 miles mix single track and gravel, with a points-based series scoring and a mix of door prizes and aw..

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..

A 4 mile off-road obstacle run at Fort Gordon on September 12, 2026 presented by Five Star Nutrition. The course has over 30 obstacles, a stream crossing and rolling hills, with competitive and non-competitive entry options.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, South Carolina on September 13, 2026. The course features 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older to run, jog or walk with a teamwork focus.

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 last-person-standing race at Westminster Park on October 17, 2026, run on a 4.167-mile loop with about 400 ft of elevation per lap. The event features a pavilion aid station, assigned crew spots, streaming, and a lion-themed swag set.

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.

Trail races at Stable View in Aiken include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K through forested longleaf-pine terrain. The event features finisher medals, shirts, awards, costume categories, rest stops and a conservation focus.

A 5K run/walk at Enoree River Vineyards with a grassy cross country course, one-lap option, race swag, and a wine pour at the finish; proceeds support the Newberry County Humane Society.

A multi-distance trail race at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K with a Dog Jog option, and a 5K hike challenge, with age-group awards, finisher medals for the half, and a refund protection..

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.