Trail Running Calendar South Carolina 2026-2027

An 8.67-mile event in Columbia, SC on November 22, 2026 with 22 age- and gender-based staggered start groups designed to equalize finish times; about 700 feet of climbing and planned awards for top overall finishers.

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.

A lap based endurance event in Florence with 2 hour and 4 hour run and ruck divisions on a 2.5 mile loop; finisher coins, prizes, and proceeds support local trails and parks.

A loop based endurance event in Laurens, SC on December 5, 2026. The Running Division continues until one runner remains; the Ruck Division is a 12 hour event with a required 25 lb ruck and strict rest rules.

A nighttime trail event at Anne Springs Close Greenway on December 11, 2026 featuring a timed 5K, an untimed Hike Challenge on the same course, and a one mile fun run with a finisher’s prize. The course starts and finishes at Lake Haigler e..

Experience the South Carolina Lowcountry with an all trail run through the ancient forests of Palmetto Bluff. Choose from 10K, 30K, or 50K distances with individual and relay team options available.

Overnight, lap-based trail races at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 1.5 mile loop with distances from 10K to 50 miles, a cupless aid station with hot soup and drinks, and space for personal base camps.

A self-supported point-to-point *50 Miler* in Mount Pleasant, SC, held on December 20, 2026. The unmarked open-road course covers the Charleston peninsula and nearby islands; entry is by limited registration and includes a donation for a tr..

A timed three, six or nine hour run and walk at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville on January 2, 2027, using a two mile loop with self timed laps. Finishers receive medals and custom bibs, with an aid station and a cup free format.

Frozen: H3 is a multi-distance trail event on the Jericho Horse Trail in Francis Marion National Forest, featuring looped 16 and 18 mile sections, three aid stations, and night running requirements.

Trail ultramarathons at Harbison State Park in Columbia, SC on January 16, 2027. Two distances, registration runs Aug 1–Aug 30, 2026 with fees of $50 and $30. The 50K includes a 4h30m first-loop cutoff and a 17:22/mile pace requirement.

A 24 hour endurance run in The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, on a USATF certified 1.0806 mile paved loop. Chip timing, on course aid, awards for 100 mile finishers and prize money for top three men and women.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Millstone Trail Races in Fort Mill, SC rebrand the Mill Stone 50K as two 15.5 mile loops at Anne Springs Close Greenway, adding a new 25K plus 10K and kids runs. The course is mostly single track and technical and may be muddy.

A February trail race in Plum Branch SC offering 40 miles, 50K, 40K and relay teams; single-track course, cup free aid stations, and proceeds support local trail organizations. Trails affected by prior storm damage may require alternate rou..

Experience a variety of trail distances from 7.5 miles to a 30 hour ultra at Sesquicentennial State Park. Run through pine forests and sandy ridges on a scenic loop course featuring lakeside views and singletrack trails.

A 100-mile trail race on February 20, 2027 near Newberry, SC, following the Enoree Passage through Sumter National Forest with aid about every 6–8 miles, a 32-hour cutoff, and roughly 6,200 feet of elevation gain.

A 24 hour and 48 hour loop ultra run at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina. Solo and team relay options on a 4 mile loop with on site lodging, a bistro, and professional chip timing.

An in-person officially timed event in Clemson plus an eight-day virtual challenge honoring the Bataan Death March and supporting military-affiliated students. Multiple distances are offered including an 800 m kids run and several eight mil..

Trail races at Table Rock State Park on March 6, 2027: a 25 km loop and a 50 km two-lap race over Pinnacle and Table Rock with substantial elevation, aid stations, live timing, and finisher medals.