Trail Running calendar near Spartanburg 2026-2027

A 5k and 10k trail run at Shining Hope Farms on September 12, 2026 honoring veterans, first responders and law enforcement while raising funds for Saddles & Salutes scholarships.

An inaugural community race on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina on September 12, 2026. Features a timed 5K, a one mile fun run, finisher medals, awards and a virtual participation option.

Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

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.

Table Rock Ultras in Morganton, NC on September 19, 2026 offers 50K and 30K trail courses with summit miles, creek crossings, single track and gravel sections. Aid stations provide drinks and snacks but no cups so bring a bottle.

An elimination-style running event on a 1.25-1.5 mile farm loop near Huntersville, NC, scheduled for September 2026. Runners complete timed laps until one remains while the event supports pollinator habitat and clothing and shoe recycling.

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.

A community event at Milliken Arboretum featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile fun run to raise funds for children with cancer; includes race shirts, team awards, and age-group prizes.

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

A trail running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

A Last Man Standing event in Kings Mountain, NC on October 10, 2026 using a repeating 3.1 mile loop with changing time limits that cycle from 40 to 60 minutes. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and one final solo loop determines a w..

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 certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026 offering about 6.2 mile and 9.3 mile courses with chip timing, one water station, and awards for the top ten men and top ten women in each race.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Timed trail events on October 10, 2026 in Valdese, NC offer three, six, and twelve hour options on an approximately three mile loop with trail and crushed cinder greenway; vendor space, food, and occasional live music are planned.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest near Hendersonville NC benefiting Friends of DuPont State Forest, limited to 300 participants and offering a virtual option, race swag and a wooden finisher medal.