Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2025-2026

The Swamp Fox Ultra, presented by Billy Simons Real Estate and The Foot Store, unfolds in the Francis Marion National Forest, with Buck Hall Recreation Area in McClellanville, SC as the start/finish. Distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, half marathon, and 10K. The course is an out-and-back across th..

The Tough Frog - Last Man Standing Run or Ruck will take place in Williamston on Saturday 7 March 2026.

Peyton's Wild and Wacky 10x5K 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 composed of ten consecutive 5K loops, starting hourly from 8:00 AM. Participants can run solo or form relay teams of two or five,..

The Sand Monster is a 6-hour timed endurance trail race set in Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia, South Carolina, at 9564 Two Notch Road. Competitors tackle a 3.5-mile loop with about 270 feet of elevation gain per lap on a mix of single and double track, largely shaded by pines with a sandy cli..

Camp Croft 50K, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler is a Mountaineer Rumble event held at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC. Runners complete a 10.05-mile loop that features the Fainforest Creek Connector and the Southside Trail Loop, with about 700 feet of elevation gain per lap. The format repeats for 3 lap..

The True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike is an annual event held in Pomaria, South Carolina, featuring a scenic course along the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail. This mostly flat, wide, and non-technical trail follows an old railroad path, making it suitable for runners and hikers of..

The Cannonball Run is a Palmetto Ultras trail race held at Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, South Carolina. It offers a 34-hour race and a Last Man Standing format, attracting runners who want either a long endurance challenge or a survival-style test. The course is a 3.3-mile loop through dir..

The Aiken Trailblazer Half Marathon, held at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, offers a scenic running experience through a thousand acres of forests and rolling hills. The event features multiple distances: a Half Marathon, 15K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run, catering to all ages and abilities. Partic..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k is a trail running event held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 10K loop course featuring approximately 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap and over 90% shade..

Southern Paws Animal Rescue 5K is a 5-kilometer charity run held at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This is the 6th annual event benefiting Southern Paws Animal Rescue, a nonprofit focused on rescuing and rehoming abused and neglected animals. The course takes runn..

Hell Hole Hundred is an ultramarathon set on the Jericho Horse Trail in the Francis Marion National Forest near Bethera, South Carolina. Races span from 10k up to 100 miles (including 25k, 50k, 50 mile, and a Night 25k option). Runners contend hot, humid summer swamp conditions as the course unfolds..

Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is an 8-mile trail race at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. The 4 laps consist of 2-mile grassy loops with rolling hills and wildlife, centered around a rustic race HQ barn. Runners can go solo or compete in relay teams of 2–4.Before each lap, participants dri..

Buck Creek Streak 5K Trail Run (Clothing Optional) is an annual, clothing-optional 5K trail race held at the Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. The course winds through woods, trails, and meadows, and runners may opt to tackle the longer 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge at no extra cost (..

The Longest Day is a unique endurance race held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina, featuring distances of 13.1 miles, 26.2 miles, 50k, 50 miles, and the challenging 100k. Participants race from sunrise to sunset on a 2-mile loop trail through 120 acres of forest, grass paths,..