Anderson
Trail Running Calendar near Anderson 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Anderson for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A memorial stair climb at Clemson University on September 11 marking the 25th anniversary, honoring lives lost and first responders, with no registration fee.
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.
October 2026
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 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.
Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.
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.
November 2026
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.
A 16K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park with a long climb and a route around North Lake, and a $30.00 registration fee.
December 2026
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.
January 2027
Timed 3, 6 and 9 hour run and walk at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville on a 2 mile loop with a cupless aid table and finisher medal.
A wooded 8K trail race at Lakeside Park, Piedmont SC, with single-track trails, two aid stations, finisher medals and age-group awards; leashed dogs welcome.
A 6K and a one mile youth trail run at Sadlers Creek State Park with park entry covered for participants and 25% of net profit going to Gateway House.
February 2027
A blended in-person and virtual challenge in Clemson offering kids, 8K and 8 mile options, held in remembrance of the Bataan Death March and supporting Clemson’s military-affiliated student organizations.
March 2027
Running event at Amerson River Park in Macon, GA on March 20 and 21, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K with no time limits.
May 2027
An 8K run/walk at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, SC on May 2, 2027, on soft natural trails with single-track sections and overall plus age-group awards.
A fourth annual competitive one mile race at The Kroc Center in Greenville on Memorial Day that honors first responders and fallen service members.
June 2027
An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve with solo or 2 to 4 person relay formats, BYOB beer laps, chip timing, and a post race Beer Olympics.
An elimination loop race on 2-mile grass trails at The Preserve at Lakewood offering distance targets up to 100K with progressively shorter one minute lap cutoffs.