Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2026-2027

Trail running at Johns Island County Park on a roughly 3.3 mile loop with 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. On-site camping, packet pickup, an aid station at the start/finish, and volunteer discount options are available.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, on a 4.5 mile loop that uses marked trails and passes Lake Crawford and the Living History Farm. Aid station and drop bag access are available each loop and drinks are supplied..

Experience a 13.1 mile trail race through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain and views of Rainbow Falls. This cup-less event explores the rugged single-track paths of Jones Gap State Park.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, South Carolina on September 13, 2026. The course features 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older to run, jog or walk with a teamwork focus.

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.

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.

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 last-person-standing race at Westminster Park on October 17, 2026, run on a 4.167-mile loop with about 400 ft of elevation per lap. The event features a pavilion aid station, assigned crew spots, streaming, and a lion-themed swag set.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour endurance races on a 1.65 mile wooded loop in Beaufort SC with a single aid station, on course camping, timed results and specific rules for lights and transponders.

Trail races at Stable View in Aiken include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K through forested longleaf-pine terrain. The event features finisher medals, shirts, awards, costume categories, rest stops and a conservation focus.

A 5K run/walk at Enoree River Vineyards with a grassy cross country course, one-lap option, race swag, and a wine pour at the finish; proceeds support the Newberry County Humane Society.

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 offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a ten mile loop with roughly 650 feet of elevation gain and two aid stations per loop.

A multi-distance trail race at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K with a Dog Jog option, and a 5K hike challenge, with age-group awards, finisher medals for the half, and a refund protection..

A 12 hours trail event on a 2.1 mile loop in Greenwood SC where runners complete as many laps as possible. Winners are the male and female athletes with the most laps, with ties decided by the faster final lap time.

A multi hour trail event at Johns Island County Park offering 6, 12, 24 and 34 hour options on a 2.6 mile shaded loop. Registration includes swag, food, primitive camping and a finisher medal for completing at least one lap.

A multi-distance Spartan weekend at The Johnson Farm in Newberry with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across wooded, creek-crossed terrain; team entries, an obstacle workshop, spectator access, and a GOVX service discount are ava..

A dusk to dawn trail event at a farm in Enoree, South Carolina, where participants run repeated one mile loops through woods, creekside fields, and pastures. Night lighting, overnight camping, aid stations, photos, and a sunrise breakfast a..

A Thanksgiving trail event in Harbison State Forest featuring a 13.1 mile course with varied elevation, three aid stations, a post race Southern meal and on-site packet pickup and parking guidance.