South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 86 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage with technical hilly terrain, a four hour cutoff and a 200 runner cap; the 2026 race is sold out with a wait list.
Trail races at Johns Island County Park including a kids dash, 5K, half marathon and four-person marathon relay on natural, varied trails.
Single 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park with 2,300 feet of climbing, two aid stations, chip timing, custom finisher medal, and post-race pancakes.
A closed 6 km cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC with mixed surfaces, participant socks, age group awards, and Corporate Shield team registration.
A charitable 5K at Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026 benefiting Trail Life USA Troop SC 0404 with an unpaved cross country course and a vendor market.
A roughly 13.1 mile out and back on gravel through Francis Marion National Forest near Cordesville, SC, limited to 50 runners and organized by Palmetto Ultras.
A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, with hourly loops, a pavilion aid station, crew spots, and handmade awards.
A beach 5K at Folly Beach on October 17, 2026 that brings together survivors, caregivers, families and advocates to raise funds for lung health and research.
A Halloween themed 5K on October 17, 2026 at Collyar Park in Laurens SC, mixing road and trail sections with costume prizes and a finisher medal.
A family-friendly fall festival at Kiawah River with a chip-timed 5K and 1-mile Fun Run plus a farmers market, live music, food trucks, and pet-friendly grounds.
A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.
Trail race at Croft State Park featuring figure eight loops over rugged roots and rocks, with 50K, 25K, and 8 mile options and centralized aid at base camp.
A timed 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour trail endurance event on a 1.65 mile loop in Beaufort SC with camping, an aid station and chip timing.
Trail races at Stable View in Aiken on October 24, 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K on forested trails with on-site amenities.
Halloween themed 5K at Enoree River Vineyards on October 25, 2026 with chip timing, a wine pour, branded race items, and proceeds benefiting the Newberry County Humane Society.
Family fun run and festival at Wannamaker County Park on October 31, 2026 with trick or treating, entertainment, vendors, and a multi category costume contest.
Halloween themed cross country event in Anderson with a chip timed 5K on an all grass two loop course and a free 1K fun crawl for all ages.
A Halloween themed cross country event in Duncan on October 31, 2026 featuring a 5K and a Mini Monster Mile plus Trunk or Treat and on-site vendors.
A one day 24 hour fundraising challenge at River Bluff High School Track supporting survivors of human trafficking and raising funds for Lighthouse for Life.
November 2026
Trail races of 50K, half marathon and 10K at Forks Area Trail System near North Augusta SC on November 1, 2026 featuring single track loops and staffed aid stations.