Trail Running calendar near Pickens 2026-2027

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 run on a scenic 3.6 mile loop at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC on October 31, 2026, with free tent camping, staffed aid stations, milestone awards and handcrafted awards for top finishers.

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 looped trail event at Kings Mountain State Park on November 7, 2026 offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K, and 100 Miler options with fully stocked aid stations, cabin accommodations, and set time limits for each distance.

An obstacle 5K at Tallulah Falls Middle School on November 8, 2026, featuring optional on-course obstacles and scenic terrain; proceeds benefit the Caleb Griffis Memorial Foundation for scholarships and ROTC support.

Timed 8 hour and 4 hour races loop once around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, with a cupless aid station and entry that includes a jacket and finisher medal. Proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

A 100K single-loop trail race in Pisgah National Forest with about 62 miles and 10,600 ft of climbing, nine aid stations, strict mandatory safety gear, and crew access at specific aid stations.

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 hours trail event on a 2.1 mile loop in Greenwood SC where runners complete as many laps as possible. Winners are the male and female athletes with the most laps, with ties decided by the faster final lap time.

A weekend of obstacle-course races at The Johnson Farm near Newberry SC, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids distances, an Obstacle Workshop, spectator access, team entry options, and a GOVX service member discount.

An overnight dusk to dawn trail event in Enoree, South Carolina on November 21, 2026, featuring repeated laps on a 1 mile off road loop. No cut off times and aid station service is provided through the night.

Duncan Ridge Trail in Blairsville, GA runs 50K and 30K routes through Vogel State Park and the Coosa and Duncan Ridge trails. The course has over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a ten hour time limit.

Trail race in Brevard, NC on November 21, 2026 offering 7.5 miles, 25K and 50K on looped technical fern-lined trails with aid stations every 7.5 miles. Organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.

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 loop based endurance event in Laurens, SC on December 5, 2026. The Running Division continues until one runner remains; the Ruck Division is a 12 hour event with a required 25 lb ruck and strict rest rules.

A December trail running event in Helen, Georgia offering a half marathon and a 10K. Maps, aid charts, race rules, and FAQs are provided and official photos from 2025 are available.

Overnight, lap-based trail races at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 1.5 mile loop with distances from 10K to 50 miles, a cupless aid station with hot soup and drinks, and space for personal base camps.

A timed three, six or nine hour run and walk at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville on January 2, 2027, using a two mile loop with self timed laps. Finishers receive medals and custom bibs, with an aid station and a cup free format.

Quest of the White Wolf is a running event in Lake Lure, North Carolina on January 9, 2027. It features 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances and is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.

The Legacy in Sapphire, NC on January 9, 2027 features trail races of 50K and 25K organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras, with marked loops, stocked aid, handmade finisher medals, and proceeds supporting brain deterioration and learning disabilitie..