Trail Running calendar near Mauldin 2025-2026

Join the Godzilla Thrilla 30 hour endurance run in Anderson, SC and run as many laps as you like on a flat two mile loop while supporting Ronald McDonald House of Japan. Overnight camping, casual aid and finisher awards await.

Join the Charlotte Running Company Trail Race on January 17, 2026 at Anne Springs Close Greenway for scenic 4 mile, 9 mile and 13 mile trail options plus virtual distances. Enjoy a Recover hoodie and finisher medal for in person finishers.

Honor Roy Abernathy in Gastonia on Jan 17, 2026 while supporting research into brain deterioration and learning disabilities. Choose 1 Mile 5K 10K or 50K on mixed paved and trail loops and earn a unique handmade pottery medal.

Join the Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra in Marietta SC where runners start a 4.167 mile loop each hour and keep going until one runner completes the last lap. Trails, camping and a friendly camp vibe make for a memorable endurance challenge.

Run the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC, a rugged scenic trail with creek crossings and technical single track. Pick the 50K three loop ultra or the 10M one loop and enjoy race swag, shirts and a custom 50K finisher medal.

Run for the River and Polar Plunge at Camp Kiwanis in Danielsville offers a scenic 5K trail along the Broad River with a shorter walking loop. Add an optional group polar plunge to benefit Broad River conservation.

Take on the Catawba Falls 15K on Feb 28 in Old Fort NC, a scenic trail run that climbs toward waterfalls with steep staircases, creek crossings, and mountain views. Proceeds support local land and trail conservation and local partners provi..

Run the Land and Lakes Relay in late Feb 2026, a scenic team relay from Warren Wilson College in Asheville to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of four or six share varied mountain legs and finish with awards and a celebratory beer..

Tackle steep rocky trails and summit Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock at Conquer the Rock, a scenic trail challenge with 25k and 50k options. Expect rocky climbs, big views, and a race that benefits the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Perennial is a time based endurance run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy with 3, 6 and 10 hour lap races on a scenic mostly trail 5K loop. Limited to 150 runners, it blends supportive aid, sustainable practices, and charity spirit.

Push your limits at Sufferfest 26 in Williamston SC, a Last Man Standing run or ruck where competitors repeat one mile loops under a strict time cutoff until one remains. Choose the ruck with a 30 lb pack or run, grab swag, and support SCQR..

Lace up for the Llama Experience Ultra at Earthshine Lodge with 12, 6 and 3 hour loop options amid mountain views. Enjoy stocked aid, a handmade pottery medal and race beanie, plus cozy on site lodging for a friendly mountain ultra.

Take on the Camp Croft 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile at Croft State Park, running scenic single track and rolling hills on a 10.05 mile loop. Options range from a 10 Mile up to the 100 Mile, with aid stations and finishers medals or a custom b..

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort, North Carolina offers a scenic but challenging mountain trail experience with 50 mile and 55K options. Expect technical singletrack, big climbs and well stocked aid stations for a memorable day on th..

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

Run or hike a scenic 10K on the Palmetto Trail in Pomaria, South Carolina, finishing atop the Broad River Trestle. Proceeds support the Palmetto Trail and finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal.

Run scenic single track around Lake James from Fonta Flora Brewery on April 4, 2026 with 7 mile and 5K options. Finish with a Fonta Flora beer for 21 and over, a commemorative shirt and wooden finisher medal while supporting the Lake James..

Tackle the scenic yet rugged Seven Sisters 25 kilometer race in Montreat, NC, featuring roughly 4,000 feet of climbing and sweeping ridge top views. Expect technical trails, required safety gear, and a 5 hour cutoff.

Smoky Mountain Relay sends teams on just over 200 miles of road and trail through Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. Teams rotate through marked legs and finish with a lively party featuring live music, food and drinks.

Run laps through Appalachian singletrack that passes a waterfall, creeks, and a vintage barn at the Firefly Trail Run. Choose a timed 6 or 12 hour challenge or a single loop 5K and enjoy on site camping and post race awards.