Clemson
Trail Running Calendar near Clemson 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Clemson 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.
October 2026
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 looped fall trail event at Sadlers Creek State Park with 10K to 32 Hour 100-mile options, on-site camping, stocked aid stations, chip timing, and finisher medals.
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
Hourly 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville with games, vendors and raffles; proceeds support 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
Trailblaze Challenge Trailfest at Table Rock State Park features 22, 12 and 2 mile hikes supporting Make A Wish South Carolina with training resources and a celebration festival.
Overnight loop race at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering 10K to 50 mile distances on a 1.5 mile loop with a strict 25 minute lap schedule.
A grass cross-country 5K at Lakewood Nature Preserve with two 1.5 mile loops, a tacky sweater contest offering cash prizes, chip timing, and post-race photos.
January 2027
An 8K early season trail run at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, SC with beginner friendly singletrack, two aid stations, hot cocoa at the finish, and finisher medals.
Experience a 6K trail run or a 1 mile youth run on wide single track trails at Sadlers Creek State Park while supporting mental health rehabilitation programs.
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
Ultimutt Race is a dog and owner obstacle course covering 5 km with 17 obstacles, an all day dog festival, timed Competitive and untimed Fun Run options, and fundraising for local shelters.
April 2027
A chip timed 5k through vineyards at Chattooga Belle Farm with a wine pour at the finish, age group awards, and proceeds supporting Mountain Sprouts Learning.
May 2027
An eight-kilometer trail run at Lakeside Park in Piedmont SC with soft natural trails, singletrack sections, post-race pancakes, free photos, and a custom finisher medal.
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 four two mile laps, an optional mystery beer each lap or relay teams, plus a non alcoholic division and post race activities.
An elimination ultra on a two mile loop at Lakewood Nature Preserve where lap cutoffs shrink by one minute and runners chase distances to 100K.
November 2027
An all day fall running festival in Greenville with two one hour races on a one mile loop, a mid day family festival, finisher medals, and an option to race both for overall awards.