Charleston
Trail Running Calendar near Charleston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Charleston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A roughly 13.1(ish) mile out and back on Hell Hole Road through Francis Marion National Forest with a 3 hour limit and a 50 runner field.
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 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 family friendly fun run and festival at Wannamaker County Park with trick-or-treating, music, a costume contest, and local vendors.
November 2026
Trail races and a kids dash at Laurel Hill County Park with wooded routes, finish line music and fall treats, medals for finishers and prizes for winners.
Night trail run in Huger SC featuring a 5K on trail terrain with required headlamps and awards for top three men and women.
A weekend trail running event on Johns Island with 6, 12, 24 and 34 hour options on a 2.6 mile loop, camping, aid station, and finisher medals.
December 2026
A self supported, point to point 50 mile event in Mount Pleasant, SC, run on open public roads with a final timed 400 meter lap.
January 2027
Trail event in Francis Marion National Forest offering multiple distances, 16 and 18 mile loops on the Jericho Horse Trail, three aid stations, and required lights for night running.
February 2027
A USATF sanctioned 24-hour track race in Mount Pleasant, SC with certified timing, qualified-entry priority, on-track lighting, on-site facilities, and prize money for record performances.
March 2027
A 5K trail race on the historic Middleburg property in Huger SC with packet pick up options, post race pancakes, guided tours, prizes for top finishers, and onsite parking.
Trail event in Mount Pleasant, SC featuring a 50K run in a 10x5K format plus a single 5K on the same loop. Registration opens September 10, 2026 and proceeds benefit local schools and military charities.
May 2027
A chip-timed 5K trail run at The Goatery at Kiawah River on 05/01/2027, with a non-chip kids 5K, eco-friendly finishes, and proceeds supporting the Hampton Wildlife Fund.
June 2027
Multi-distance trail event in Bethera, SC on the Jericho Horse Trail featuring looped courses, three aid stations, night running rules and pacer options.
September 2027
Trail event in Johns Island, SC on September 11, 2027 offering 5K, 10K, half, marathon and a new 50K on a 3.3 mile loop with aid station and onsite camping.