Trail Running calendar near Slater-Marietta 2026-2027

Trail races at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina offering 5k and 15k distances. Courses use single track trails with stream crossings and rugged, rocky sections reaching Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock overlooks.

Trail races at Tryon Equestrian Center include a marathon, half marathon and 10k on a 6.5-mile loop of packed dirt, single-track and meadows with 600 ft elevation gain per loop; registration includes park entry and a finisher medal.

Not A Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City NC stages timed 3, 6, and 12 hour events on an 8.34 mile out and back paved trail with aid stations and on-site medical support. A 50 mile finish within 12 hours earns a belt buckle.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon through Jones Gap State Park on September 12, 2026, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain and highlights like Rainbow Falls. Registration includes a finisher medal, chip timing and post-race pancakes.

Run Quest of the White Wolf in Chimney Rock offering 50K, 25K and 10K on the Four Seasons Trail to a waterfall and back. Expect a fierce climb with 1,000 stairs one way, shifting weather, solid aid, and a handmade pottery medal.

Join the XC Experience 5K in Rutherfordton NC for a two lap cross country course through woods, fields and a stadium finish. Part of the ROC Race Series, this spectator friendly event offers awards and a lively course for runners.

An 8k trail race at Lake Conestee Nature Park on September 20, 2026, featuring soft trails, single-track sections and wooden boardwalks with 285 feet of elevation gain. Registration includes a finisher medal, free photos, chip timing and po..

Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA on Sept 26, 2026 is a point to summit race covering 2.5 miles with about 1650 feet of climb over technical, rocky trails. Ruck division and handmade awards reward top finishers; grippy shoes advised..

A capped trail half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail near Spartanburg, SC on October 3, 2026. The technical point to point course has a four hour cut off, aid stations, finish-line awards, and a finisher medal and breakfa..

Trail races of 25K and 50K in Franklin NC follow the historic Bartram Trail and climb to Wayah Bald with multiple aid stations. After the race there is live music, food service, craft beer and awards.

An iterative Last Man Standing race on a 3.1 mile (5K) loop in Kings Mountain, NC. Time limits cycle 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 minutes and reset; runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final winner must complete a solo loop.

A 13.1 miles trail race on October 10, 2026 at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC, featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain, single-track trails, switchbacks and lakes. Registration includes a finisher medal, bib, photos and post-race..

Run a certified 5K on a scenic 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County on Saturday, October 10, with a 2K walk, a Half Pint kids run and a virtual 5K option. Family friendly event continues rain or shine with race day packet pick up.

Papertown Trail Races returns to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, with a 6.2 mile short race and an about 9 mile long race, chip timing, one on-course water station, post-race snacks, and awards for top finishers.

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Two day trail races in Sky Valley Georgia on October 24 and 25 2026 feature 50K and 25K courses with substantial elevation gain, finisher swag, and support for local trail maintenance.

A trail event at Croft State Park on October 24, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 8 mile options on a figure eight course with aid at the Activity Center, finisher medals, and awards across age groups.

Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park with 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a ten-mile loop with about 650 ft gain per loop; staffed aid stations, crew access at start/finish, and finisher awards including a 100 Mile buckle.

A dusk-to-dawn trail event on a 1-mile farm loop in Enoree, South Carolina. Participants run laps through the night with headlamps, overnight aid stations, a sunrise breakfast, photos, and awards for top finishers.

A loop-based endurance event in Laurens, SC on Dec 4, 2026 featuring a last-runner-standing Running Division on a 2.5-mile loop and a 12-Hour Ruck Division that requires a 25 lb pack and strict 30-minute break rule.