Trail Running calendar near Parker 2026-2027

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 Lake James State Park in Nebo North Carolina on October 24 and 25 2026 featuring a 50K, relays, and a half marathon that support local trail development.

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 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC, run on a scenic 3.6-mile loop with about 600' of gain per lap. Free tent camping, staffed aid stations, electronic timing, and milestone awards for 25/50/75 miles.

A tailgate-style backyard ultra in Greenville featuring repeated 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hourly raffle prizes, vendors, games and football on a big screen, with proceeds benefiting OVC Kenya.

A multi-distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park featuring a ten mile loop with about 650 feet of elevation gain per loop, multiple aid stations, cabin lodging options, and finisher awards including a custom buckle for the 100 Mile..

Single loop 100K in Pisgah Forest around Looking Glass Rock with multiple summits above 6,000 ft and varied trail surfaces. Nine aid stations, mandatory mountain safety gear, drop bag locations and a 20 hour cutoff.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

A 12 hour trail ultramarathon on a 2.1 mile loop in Greenwood, SC where runners complete as many laps as they can; winners are those with the most laps, ties broken by faster time.

Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend brings Sprint, Super, Beast, and Ultra obstacle races to Johnson Family Farm in Newberry, South Carolina on November 21-22, 2026, over wooded trails with creek crossings and red clay terrain.

Experience an overnight trail event on a one mile loop in the South Carolina countryside. Complete as many laps as you can from sunset until sunrise and enjoy a hot breakfast at the end of the night.

A looped endurance event on a 2.5 mile course where a new lap starts every 45 minutes. The running division ends when one runner remains and must finish a final solo lap; the 12 hour ruck division requires a 25 lb pack and continuous moveme..

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.

A trail half marathon and 10K in Helen, Georgia featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic views. Finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass and a medal and the half has a 4.5 hour cutoff.

A multi-distance trail event at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain, NC on December 12, 2026, featuring ultra and shorter trail races, significant elevation gain, four on-course aid stations, and pacer rules for the longer distances.

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.

Celebrate the New Year at Bridgeway Station with a flexible endurance event. Choose to run or walk a scenic two mile loop for three, six, or nine hours and track your progress with a unique lap tradition.

Trail event at Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering distances from 5K to 50 miles, flagged course, staffed aid station, a 25 hour cutoff, and unique handmade pottery finisher medals.

Trail event in Sapphire, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile loop with yellow-flagged Spencer Mountain trails, stocked aid stations, and unique handmade pottery finisher medals; proceeds fund research into brain deterio..

A community race in Clarkesville, Georgia featuring the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and shorter 5K events. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's operating costs and housebuilding efforts.