Clemson
Trail Running Calendar near Clemson 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Clemson for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
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
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.
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
A two day running event at Amerson River Park in Macon GA offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 50K, 10K and 5K races 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.