Pickens
Trail Running Calendar near Pickens 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pickens for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
An 8K trail run through Lake Conestee Nature Park featuring wooden boardwalks over wetlands, 285 feet of elevation gain, free parking, finish line water, and post-race pancakes.
Night trail 5K at Paris Mountain State Park on Sept 25 hosted by Half Moon Outfitters; proceeds support park trail work, headlamp required, $40 entry.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail loop at Paris Mountain State Park with about 2,300 feet of climbing, lakes and switchbacks, two aid stations, and a five hour time limit.
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.
Fourth annual 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest with nearly 1,000 feet of climb, capped at 300 runners and supported by a free forest festival and a virtual option.
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.
A roughly 62 mile trail ultramarathon in Pisgah National Forest with high elevation balds, waterfalls, 10 aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and a 20 hour limit.
December 2026
Test your endurance at the Lakewood Nature Preserve with a dusk to dawn elimination race featuring a 1.5 mile loop and distances ranging from a 10K to 50 miles.
A festive grass cross-country 5K at Lakewood Nature Preserve with two 1.5 mile loops, a cash tacky sweater contest, chip timing, and parking included.
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.
An open-ended backyard ultra at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center where runners complete roughly 4.1 mile laps each hour until one runner remains.
An 8K trail run and walk at Lakeside Park in Piedmont SC featuring beginner friendly single track, two aid stations, post race refreshments, and medals for finishers.
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.