Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2026-2027

A 6th annual 5k at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens benefiting Southern Paws Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) caring for abused and neglected animals. Registration can be paid or reduced by bringing a bag of animal food.

The MammothMarch South Carolina will take place in Clover on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 20 and 30 miles.

This 12 km trail race on Paris Mountain features a long climb to the summit. The 2026 event will follow a new course due to park traffic. An early registration price of $25 is available until May 6.

About the Event The Sundown Trail Races is a six-race series held on the trails at the ASC Greenway (Anne Springs Close Greenway) in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The series is hosted by the Rock Hill Striders. Races take place on Wednesday ev..

Looped trail races on the Jericho Horse Trail in Francis Marion National Forest offering distances from 10k to 100 miles. The course is flat, can be hot in June, and features three aid stations, primitive camping, and night running rules.

Combine trail running and a communal beer challenge at the Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay. Run solo or with a team on a 2-mile loop course at Lakewood Nature Preserve, with a post race party and Beer Olympics. Awards are given for top solo an..

This family friendly 5K in Clover supports the local community, with all runner fees going to aid underprivileged children and veterans. The event includes a scenic run, a kids' fun run, and a festive atmosphere with a DJ and activities in..

This clothing optional trail event winds through the woods and meadows of Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a standard 5K or the longer 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge. The race features chip timing, awards, and includes a T-shirt, lunch,..

A sunrise-to-sunset trail elimination race at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 2-mile loop, with lap time limits that shrink each circuit. Multiple distances are offered up to 100k, and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run or walk on the sand at Myrtle Beach to celebrate the summer solstice. This untimed event features an 80s costume theme, a post race gathering with food, and a fun raffle. It's a family friendly beach activity to kick off the season.

A half marathon and a 5K at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC on July 12, 2026. Packet pick-up is available the day before and the morning of the event, and participants receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal.

A loop-format race at Riverwest Nature Preserve on July 18, 2026 offering 50k, half marathon, 5 mile and a 12-loop relay. The paved 2.6 mile course features chip timing, lap splits, aid at start and a cupless hydration policy.

Event Details Rudolph's Revenge is a 5K night run held on July 18 at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is a fundraiser for the Northwestern Cross Country Team. Course The race uses the Northwestern High School..

About the Event The Sundown Trail Races is a six-race series held on the trails at the ASC Greenway (Anne Springs Close Greenway) in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The series is hosted by the Rock Hill Striders. Races take place on Wednesday ev..

Trail races at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina offering 5k and 15k distances. Courses use single track trails with stream crossings and rugged, rocky sections reaching Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock overlooks.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon through Jones Gap State Park on September 12, 2026, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain and highlights like Rainbow Falls. Registration includes a finisher medal, chip timing and post-race pancakes.

Trail running event on Johns Island with a 3.3 mile loop course offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances, a stocked aid station, on site camping, and a seven hour cutoff.

An 8k trail race at Lake Conestee Nature Park on September 20, 2026, featuring soft trails, single-track sections and wooden boardwalks with 285 feet of elevation gain. Registration includes a finisher medal, free photos, chip timing and po..

A capped trail half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail near Spartanburg, SC on October 3, 2026. The technical point to point course has a four hour cut off, aid stations, finish-line awards, and a finisher medal and breakfa..

A 13.1 miles trail race on October 10, 2026 at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC, featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain, single-track trails, switchbacks and lakes. Registration includes a finisher medal, bib, photos and post-race..