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.
August 2026
Invite only six hour trail ultramarathon in Enoree, SC with a handpicked field of competitors and free, open access for spectators.
September 2026
A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, on a 4.5 mile loop that passes Lake Crawford, historic farm trails, and an aid station each lap.
A timed endurance challenge in Greer, SC offering 9 hours and 11 minutes to run, walk, or ruck while honoring the heroes of 9/11.
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.
Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.
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 capped trail half marathon of 13.1 miles at Croft Passage, Croft State Park on October 3, 2026; sold out with a wait list and a four hour cutoff.
Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.
A 6K cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville, with mixed surfaces, corporate team registration, participant socks, and age group awards.
A charity 5K trail run through Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026, with a vendor market, participant T-shirt, water stations, and awards for top age-group finishers.
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.
Multi-distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile races on a looped course with two aid stations per 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.
An overnight dusk to dawn trail event in Enoree, SC on a 1 mile off road loop around Beaverdam Creek with headlamps, overnight aid, and lap scoring by sunrise.
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, 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.
January 2027
Timed 3, 6 and 9 hour run and walk at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville on a 2 mile loop with a cupless aid table and finisher medal.