Spartanburg
Trail Running Calendar near Spartanburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Spartanburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.
An 8K trail run at Conestee Nature Preserve featuring shaded singletrack, wooden boardwalks over wetlands, 285 feet of elevation gain and post race pancakes.
Night trail 5K at Paris Mountain State Park on Sept 25 hosted by Half Moon Outfitters; proceeds support park trail work, headlamp required, $40 entry.
Community 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Spartanburg supporting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, with teams, awards, and race shirts.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage with technical hilly terrain, a four hour cutoff and a 200 runner cap; the 2026 race is sold out with a wait list.
Single 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park with 2,300 feet of climbing, two aid stations, chip timing, custom finisher medal, and post-race pancakes.
A closed 6 km cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC with mixed surfaces, participant socks, age group awards, and Corporate Shield team registration.
A charitable 5K at Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026 benefiting Trail Life USA Troop SC 0404 with an unpaved cross country course and a vendor market.
A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.
November 2026
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.
Experience the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park with races ranging from 10 miles to a 100 miler on a scenic 10 mile trail loop.
A 16K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park with a long climb and a route around North Lake, and a $30.00 registration fee.
Experience a unique dusk to dawn trail challenge on a one mile loop in the South Carolina countryside featuring a midnight direction change and a sunrise finish.
December 2026
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.
Overnight loop race at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering 10K to 50 mile distances on a 1.5 mile loop with a strict 25 minute lap schedule.
A grass cross-country 5K at Lakewood Nature Preserve with two 1.5 mile loops, a tacky sweater contest offering cash prizes, chip timing, and post-race photos.
January 2027
Timed 3 hour, 6 hour and 9 hour run or walk on a two mile loop at Bridgeway Station with lap rocks, aid station, free parking and a holiday leftover banquet.
April 2027
Trail races at Croft State Park in Spartanburg featuring 10.05 mile loops for 50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile and a 10 Mile option, with aid stations and camping choices.