Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2026-2027

Join the 6th annual Southern Paws Animal Rescue 5K at Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens in Mount Pleasant for a scenic, pet friendly run supporting animals in need. Enjoy historic grounds while helping rescue, recover, and rehome abused pet..

MammothMarch returns to Kings Mountain State Park on May 9, 2026 for long distance hikes through the Blue Ridge foothills. Pick 20 or 30 mile routes that pass historic Revolutionary War sites and scenic lakes for a memorable outdoor challen..

Hell Hole Hundred is a scenic ultramarathon in Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina, with distances from 10K to 100 miles. Expect hot June conditions, primitive camping, aid stations and a custom 100 mile buckle for finishers.

Join the Cottonmouth 8 mile and Beerlay at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville for a four lap trail run supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Bring beers for the communal pool and enjoy a lively, social race atmosphere.

Join the Buck Creek Streak, a clothing optional trail run and walk through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort on June 13, 2026. Choose the 5K or tackle the 7.3K for a special finisher medal, chip timing, and race awards.

Challenge yourself at The Longest Day, an elimination style loop trail race at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville on June 13, 2026. Multiple distances, rolling forest loops and a lively post race scene make for an unforgettable day on t..

Celebrate the summer solstice in 80s style at Moe Moon's Awesome 80s Beach Run in Myrtle Beach. Sandy, untimed out and back with costumes, swag, and post race food.

Hit the trails at the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K in Harbison State Forest, Columbia on July 12, 2026. This environmentally sustainable trail event offers a race tee and finisher medal amid scenic forest singletrack.

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose from multiple distances and a team relay, enjoy medals, swag and live chip timing.

Rudolph's Revenge is a Christmas in July night 5K in Rock Hill benefiting the Northwestern High cross country team. Run a glow lit grass and track loop in costume, with chip timing, music, snacks and awards.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park with a fun 5k or a challenging 15k that climbs to Pinnacle Mountain and drops through overlooks and creek crossings. Enjoy postrace food, drinks and finisher awards.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile trail through Jones Gap with waterfalls, river views and 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and a lively finish while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Dirt Dash on Johns Island on Saturday, September 12 invites runners to tackle scenic looped trails with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K options. This cupless event offers on site camping, a stocked aid area and custom finisher medals.

Run the Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k in Greenville for a scenic loop of trails, boardwalks and wetlands. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers enjoy pancakes and race swag.

Tackle the True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon on the scenic Palmetto Trail Croft Passage in Spartanburg. This technical 13.1 mile trail has rolling hills, a small capped field, and postrace brews and breakfast.

Hit the Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC. This scenic 13.1 mile trail loop climbs about 2,300 feet past lakes and waterfalls, with proceeds helping the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K on the rolling gravel trails of Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC. Enjoy scenic trail miles while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue and celebrating Tico the raccoon’s 10th birthday.

Tackle rugged singletrack at Croft State Park on October 24 with the Prisoner of War Trail Race offering ultra and shorter trail distances. Expect technical roots and rocks, a central aid station, finisher medals and a dog friendly course.

Join the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park on November 7, 2026 for 10 Mile, 50K, 100K or 100 Miler on scenic ten mile loops with 650 ft climbs. Well supported with aid stations, cabin lodging and memorable finisher awards.

The Springmaid Trail Race will take place in Fort Mill on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.