Trail Running calendar near Newberry 2025-2026

Run the Prisoner of War Trail Race at Croft State Park and tackle scenic figure eight loops with 50K, 25K or 8 Mile distances. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team and finishers take home a medal and gear pack.

Run the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC, a scenic but rugged looped trail event offering distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. Fully supported with stocked aid and awards including a 100 mile buckle.

Roll the dice and run The Unforeseen on Nov 15, 2025 at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte. A 2.25 mile loop turns into a surprise race distance from 4.5 to 27 miles, making every lap a thrilling gamble.

Run through woods from dusk to dawn at Long Night in Lanford, an overnight 1 mile loop event plus a spooky 5K Afraid of the Dark. Enjoy headlamp miles, on site camping, sunrise finish and proceeds to the Laurens County Humane Society.

Test your endurance on the Grace St Park Ultramarathon in Greenwood SC, where runners cover as many trail loops as possible within a 12 hour window. Enjoy rolling single track and a friendly ultrarunning atmosphere.

Join the 2nd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Run in Charlotte and choose a 5K or 1M along Sugar Creek Greenway. Refreshments and tees await as proceeds support a Nobel laureate championing human rights and freedom.

Run marathon or half marathon laps through Harbison State Forest trails with varied elevation and creek crossings. Finishers earn medals and Southern post race food while supporting the Upstate youth team.

Join Berry Your Turkey 5k Run/Walk on Saturday November 22 at The Farm near Newberry High for a friendly cross country 5k open to runners and walkers. Enjoy scenic trails and support a local youth program with optional donations.

Brooks South XC Championships on Nov 29, 2025 at McAlpine Park in Charlotte offers 3K and 5K races for youth, high school, open and masters runners. Top finishers earn medals, swag and berths to the Brooks XC Championships in San Diego.

Join Upstate Run Club for a free 5k group run on the Swamp Rabbit Trail followed by food and drinks at Double Stamp Brewery in Greenville. All paces welcome; the club provides the main course so bring a side or dessert to share.

Beast of the East 100 at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC offers distances from Half Marathon to 100 Miler on scenic but rugged singletrack with serious elevation gain. Robust aid stations and great community support make it a class..

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra running event at Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring repeated 1.5 mile loops around a barn hub. Choose distances from 10K to 50 miles and run to support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Mo Big Butt on December 27, 2025 is a self timed, unsupported 50 km run with on site parking for those familiar with the course. The route recently hosted a 50 km ultramarathon that saw 28 finishers and two state records.

Start the new year on the trails at the 13th annual Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026. Choose a 10 mile ruck or run or a 5K family fun run, then enjoy a traditional New Year lunch while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Join the Roy Abernathy Legacy Race at George Poston Park in Gastonia on Jan 17, 2026, offering distances from 1 mile to 50K on scenic trail and soccer loop routes. Celebrate a meaningful cause supporting brain research and earn a handmade p..

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.

Explore sandy ridges and singletrack loops around Sesquicentennial State Park at the Sandhills Trail and Ultra Festival on February 21 and 22, 2026. Choose from ultra and shorter looped distances for a scenic, community driven trail challen..

Push your limits at the Dark Horse 24/48 Hour Ultra at Stable View in Aiken, SC. Choose 24 or 48 hour solo or a 48 hour team relay on a scenic 4 mile loop with live tracking and milestone buckles.

Take on Conquer the Rock at Table Rock State Park on March 7, 2026, with 25k or 50k options. This scenic but rugged trail race climbs Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock, offering big views and serious elevation for adventurous runners.

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.