South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 74 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.
Timed trail ultrarun in Beaufort, SC with 24, 12 and 6 hour races on a 1.65 mile loop, single aid station and on course camping.
Trail races at Stable View in Aiken include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K through forested longleaf-pine terrain. The event features finisher medals, shirts, awards, costume categories, rest stops and a conservation focus.
A 5K run/walk at Enoree River Vineyards with a grassy cross country course, one-lap option, race swag, and a wine pour at the finish; proceeds support the Newberry County Humane Society.
Halloween fun run and festival on October 31, 2026 in North Charleston with trick-or-treating, vendors, activities, and a multi-category costume contest.
November 2026
Trail races at FATS near North Augusta, SC featuring 50K, half marathon, and 10K on shaded, single-track loops with staffed aid stations and trail markers.
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.
Looped trail races on a ten mile course in South Carolina offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 mile options with aid stations, crew access and cabin lodging.
Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a dog jog with age-group awards and finisher medals.
A family friendly trail 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, SC on November 7, 2026, set on scenic woodland trails and reflecting themes of adventure, faith and the Royal Rangers. The event supports local youth development and community interaction.
A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.
Trail event at Laurel Hill County Park offering a Kids Dash, 5K and 10K on wooded, varied-surface trails with finish-area music and fall-themed treats.
A 12 hours trail event on a 2.1 mile loop in Greenwood SC where runners complete as many laps as possible. Winners are the male and female athletes with the most laps, with ties decided by the faster final lap time.
A charity 5K run/walk in Greenwood, South Carolina supporting Child Evangelism Fellowship Lakelands District and Good News Clubs, held on November 14, 2026. The off road course circles Greenwood Christian School and features a military salute and pri..
A timed trail event on a 2.6 mile loop in Johns Island offering 6, 12, 24 and 34 hour options with camping and on-course aid.
Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend offers Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids obstacle races at The Johnson Farm in Newberry, South Carolina on Nov 21 and 22, 2026.
Dusk to dawn trail event in Enoree SC on a 1 mile farm loop, with night laps under headlamps, aid station support, camping space, and a sunrise breakfast.
A Thanksgiving trail event in Harbison State Forest featuring a 13.1 mile course with varied elevation, three aid stations, a post race Southern meal and on-site packet pickup and parking guidance.
A 12 hour timed race on a 5K loop at ASC Greenway near Lake Haigler in Fort Mill, SC, with on-course aid and limited entry.
An 8.67 mile equalized-start race in Columbia, SC with 22 staggered start groups, about 700 feet of elevation, awards for top eight, raffle and participant t-shirts.