Spartanburg
Trail Running Calendar near Spartanburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Spartanburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg SC offering 10 Mile 50K 100K and 100 Miler on a repeated ten mile loop with aid stations and cabin lodging.
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.
A dusk to dawn lap race in Enoree, SC on Nov 21, 2026, on a 1 mile farm trail; most laps by sunrise wins, with night aid stations, camping space, and a post-race breakfast.
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.
March 2027
Ultimutt Race is a dog and owner obstacle course covering 5 km with 17 obstacles, an all day dog festival, timed Competitive and untimed Fun Run options, and fundraising for local shelters.
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.
Single-loop hiking event at Kings Mountain offering 20- and 30-mile routes with aid stations, elevation gain details, and finisher medals.
May 2027
An eight-kilometer trail run at Lakeside Park in Piedmont SC with soft natural trails, singletrack sections, post-race pancakes, free photos, and a custom finisher medal.