Piedmont
Trail Running Calendar near Piedmont 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Piedmont for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A six hour informal trail running event in Enoree, SC on August 29, 2026, organized by G.O.A.T. Trail Running with limited public course details.
September 2026
A 13.1 miles trail race near Jones Gap State Park in Marietta SC, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, single track trails, and views of Rainbow Falls. Two aid stations supply water and snacks and the event is cupless.
A timed endurance challenge in Greer, SC offering 9 hours and 11 minutes to run, walk, or ruck while honoring the heroes of 9/11.
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.
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
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.
A 6K cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville, with mixed surfaces, corporate team registration, participant socks, and age group awards.
Trick or Trail 5K is a Halloween themed 5 kilometer run in Collyar Park, Laurens, SC, mixing road sections with trails through the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given for creativity, speed, and spirit.
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.
Dusk to dawn trail event in Enoree, SC on November 21, 2026 featuring a 1 mile off-road loop with lap-based scoring through the night.
December 2026
Laurens SC endurance event on Dec 5 2026 using a repeating 2.5 mile loop for a last runner standing running division and a 12 hour ruck division.
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 timed, choose your own pace 3, 6, or 9 hour run or walk on a 2 mile loop at Bridgeway Station, featuring a mug and stone lap tradition and finisher medals.
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.
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.