Trail Running calendar near Spartanburg 2025-2026

Celebrate spring with the True to the Brew Trail 10K in Pomaria, SC. Run or hike a mostly flat railroad bed on the Palmetto Trail, enjoy live music and a free beer, grab a bottle opener medal and support conservation.

Run the Lake James Races at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC on April 4, 2026 with a scenic 7 Miler or lively 5k on singletrack trails. Finishers get a wooden medal, shirt and a beer while supporting the Lake James Environmental Association.

Run the New South Trail Marathon at the scenic Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Choose a half or full distance and tackle marked natural surface trails with aid stations and race day support for a rewarding trail running experience.

Join I Run for the Gospel in Monroe NC on April 8 for a joyful community run and the Share the Harvest 5K, celebrating unity, wellness, and faith. Proceeds support free culinary education and the Created for Worship TV Mission.

Seven Sisters 25k in Montreat NC is a rugged mountain trail race on mostly singletrack, winding over ridges and scenic overlooks. Expect steep climbs, technical terrain and a true backcountry challenge for experienced trail runners.

Experience a 200 mile team relay through Pisgah National Forest starting near Brevard, North Carolina. Choose 6, 9, or 12 person teams for a festive overnight adventure with live music, finisher swag, and scenic mountain trails.

Join the Knock On Wood Trail Run and Hike at Pleasant Ridge County Park on April 25, 2026 for scenic shaded trails with a half marathon or 10K option. Enjoy live timing, music, giveaways and a festive post race party while supporting youth..

Join the Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk on May 3, 2026 in Piedmont, SC for a scenic loop on natural trails and single track sections. All proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team and finishers enjoy medals, photos and pancakes.

Hellbender 100 is a rugged 100 mile trail race through the Black Mountains up to Mt Mitchell, with 48,000+ ft of elevation gain and pacers allowed. Finishers earn a buckle and race proceeds support local nonprofits.

Quest for the Crest is a two day point to point mountain race in Burnsville NC with 50K, 25K and 11K courses that climb to the summit of Mt Mitchell. Expect very steep, technical trails, epic views and finishers rewards including swag and m..

Take on the Devil Makes Three trail races in Waxhaw NC on May 16, 2026 with a 50K three loop challenge or a single lap 10 mile option. Enjoy scenic technical trails, prairie and lake views, aid station support and a finisher medal.

Run the Cancer Active Trail Race in Black Mountain, choose in person or virtual 5K, and enjoy scenic trails. Aid stations, shirts for early registrants, and friendly volunteers make this a welcoming community event.

Run on private Monroe farmland: a 4.167 mile Back Yard Ultra loop each hour until one runner remains, or a single 4.167 mile Celebrity Fun Run for walkers and joggers. Expect intermediate trails, self supported laps, village camping and mus..

Run an 8 mile four loop trail at Lakewood Nature Preserve through rolling hills and wildlife, then join a BYOB Beerlay party with yard games. Drinking is 21 plus; proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort, NC offers 50k, half marathon and 10k on a mix of new and classic trails around Camp Grier and the Old Fort Gateway Trailhead. Enjoy scenic ridgelines, technical singletrack and a net downhill half that finishes a..

Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13, 2026 offers a tough 50K and a fun 5K on rugged 10 mile loops with big climbs and well stocked aid stations. Finishers receive unique handcrafted medals from BlueGill Pottery.

Buck Creek Streak is a clothing optional trail run and walk through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose a 5K or the Mike Ward Challenge 7.3K with a special finisher medal, chip timing, and resort postrace vibes.

Run The Longest Day at Lakewood Nature Preserve to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose distances from half marathon to 100k on rolling grass and forest laps, with weekend camping and a lively aid station vibe.

Join Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro NC on June 27 for 5K, 25K or 50K loops around the farm and hunter's cabin. All entry fees support farm development and finishers receive unique handmade pottery medals.

Push your limits at the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, SC. Run 50k, half marathon, 5 mile or team relay on a scenic 2.6 mile loop while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.