Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2025-2026

The Springmaid Trail Race is an annual fall event held at the scenic Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 5K Hike Challenge, as well as a Dog Jog where top dogs receive medals. The race takes place on be..

The Prisoner of War Trail Race is a challenging trail running event held at Camp Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers three distances: a 50K ultra, a 25K, and an 8-mile race, all set on a rugged figure-eight loop course through a historic 7,000-acre park once used as a World Wa..

The Mountaineer Rumble is a challenging trail race held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. It offers multiple distances including a 10 Mile, 50K, 100K, and 100 Mile race. The course features a 31.1-mile loop showcasing scenic trails such as the CCC Multi-Use Trail, National Recr..

The Hallucination 24 Hour Trail Run is a multi-distance endurance event held at Johns Island County Park near Charleston, South Carolina. Runners can choose from 6, 12, 24, or 34-hour race options, running loops of approximately 2-3 miles on scenic, shaded, cross-country style trails. The course is..

The Long Night in Lanford is an exciting running event taking place in Enoree, SC, from November 15 to 16, 2025. This unique challenge invites participants to run from dusk until dawn on a well-maintained, off-road trail, with no cut-off times or speed requirements. Runners must complete their first..

The Lake Haigler 12-Hour is a night trail running event held annually at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Scheduled on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the race runs from noon to midnight. Participants complete multiple loops of a 5K course that circles around and near..

The Midland Mountain Trail Series features two exciting races: a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles), set against the stunning backdrop of Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. This event, scheduled for November 22, 2025, welcomes runners of all levels, from seas..

One Epic Run is a unique 24-hour running event taking place at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, this race invites participants to embrace the challenge of running on a scenic 5k loop, with a focus on camaraderie and self-timed laps. Runners are encou..

The Longest Night is a unique overnight trail running event held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Offering distances from 10K up to 50 miles, runners complete multiple laps of a 1.5-mile loop on wide grassy trails with rolling hills. The race begins at sunset and continues through the..

The Charleston Itty Bitty 50 is a 50-mile self-supported ultramarathon held in Charleston, South Carolina, starting at the West Ashley Greenway and finishing at the Peyton Johnson Moore Track and Field in Mount Pleasant. The point-to-point course traverses iconic Lowcountry landmarks including the A..

The 3-6-12 Hour Resolution Run/Walk is an exciting event taking place at Holland Park in Greenville, SC, designed to kick off the new year with a personal challenge. Participants can choose to run or walk for 3, 6, or 12 hours on a scenic 2-mile loop, allowing for flexibility in pacing. The event en..

The Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run, debuting in 2026, is hosted by the City of Myrtle Beach’s Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department. Set in The Market Common area, the race features a 1.1-mile paved loop course popular with local walkers and joggers. Participants can run any distance w..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event taking place at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race format challenges participants to complete as many 4.167-mile laps as possible within an hour, continuing until only one runner rem..

The Mill Stone 50K is a challenging trail running event held at the scenic Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The race features three 10.5-mile loops on mostly single-track, technical trails with some gravel and dirt paths, including at least two creek crossings. The cou..

The Cheraw 24 Hour is an endurance running event held at 100 State Park Road in Cheraw, South Carolina. Organized by Mountaineer Rumble, this event challenges participants to run continuously for 24 hours, testing their stamina and mental toughness. The race takes place in a scenic park setting, off..

The Sandhills Trail Race Series is a multi-distance trail running event held at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. It features a variety of race options including a 7.5-mile loop, 25K, 50K, and a challenging 30-hour ultra event. The course offers scenic pine forests, sandy trai..

Conquer the Rock 50k is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. The event features a grueling 50k course that includes two demanding laps over Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock, with a total elevation change of 16,000 feet. Runners experience steep, rocky tr..

Peyton's Wild and Wacky is an annual trail running event held on the Laurel Hill Trail in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The main feature is a unique 50K ultra run structured as ten consecutive 5K loops, starting each hour, allowing solo runners or relay teams of two or five to participate. A separ..

The Cannonball Run is a unique trail running event held at Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, South Carolina. It features a 3.3-mile loop course through scenic wooded trails with about 49 feet of elevation gain per loop. The race offers flexible participation options, including a 34-hour enduran..