Clemson
Trail Running Calendar near Clemson 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Clemson for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A Halloween-themed cross country event in Anderson, SC featuring a chip-timed 5K on an all-grass two-loop course and a free 1K family crawl.
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
A charity hiking event on December 12, 2026 at Table Rock State Park offering 22 mile, 12 mile and 2 mile routes to support Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Nighttime lap race at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville offering distances from 10K to 50 miles on a 1.5 mile loop with a strict 25 minute per lap schedule.
A grass cross-country 5K at Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring two 1.5 mile loops, chip timing, finisher medals, and a tacky sweater contest with cash prizes.
January 2027
An 8K trail race at Lakeside Park, Piedmont SC on Jan 30, 2027 with runnable singletrack, two aid stations, hot cocoa at the finish, and a 90-minute time limit.
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 commemorative in-person and virtual challenge Feb 27–Mar 6, 2027 offering 800 m, 8K and 8-mile options to support Clemson military-affiliated student organizations.
March 2027
Live and virtual running and walking events at Lake Conestee Nature Park benefiting the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation.
An obstacle race for dog and owner teams with 17 obstacles, a 5k course, an all-day festival, and fundraising for local animal shelters on March 13-14, 2027.
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 8K loop through soft forest trails at Lakeside Park with post-race pancakes, finisher medals, live results, and proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.
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
Eight mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve with four two mile laps, a mystery beer before each lap, and options for solo runners or relay teams.
Repeated two mile laps on a grass trail loop create a minute-by-minute elimination race across multiple distances in Lakewood Nature Preserve.
November 2027
Two one hour races at Lakewood Nature Preserve on Nov 28, 2027, each on a one mile loop, plus a daylong festival with family activities, awards, and charity support.