South Carolina
South Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 87 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
Enjoy a festive loop course through grass and paved trails featuring a costume contest, trick or treating, and family entertainment in North Charleston.
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.
A Halloween themed cross country event in Duncan on October 31, 2026 featuring a 5K and a Mini Monster Mile plus Trunk or Treat and on-site vendors.
A 24 hour, one-day challenge at River Bluff High School supporting survivors of human trafficking and fundraising for Lighthouse for Life.
November 2026
Run through the scenic rolling singletrack of the Sumter National Forest at the FATS 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K in North Augusta.
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.
Experience the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park with races ranging from 10 miles to a 100 miler on a scenic 10 mile trail loop.
Trail races on November 7, 2026 at Anne Springs Close Greenway Lake Haigler Entrance with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Dog Jog.
A family friendly trail 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, SC on November 7, 2026 celebrating adventure, faith and supporting local youth development.
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.
Experience the wooded paths and rolling dirt trails of Laurel Hill County Park in this fall trail event featuring a 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash.
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 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..
Test your limits on a 2.6 mile shaded loop at Johns Island County Park with 6, 12, 24, and 34 hour trail running options and on site camping.
Obstacle course weekend at The Johnson Farm in Newberry featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, kids races and an obstacle workshop.
Experience a unique dusk to dawn trail challenge on a one mile loop in the South Carolina countryside featuring a midnight direction change and a sunrise finish.
A Thanksgiving weekend trail half marathon at Harbison State Forest featuring well-maintained trails, three aid stations, a post-race Southern meal, and support for local nonprofits.
Test your endurance at the Lake Haigler 12-Hour, a timed event featuring a scenic 5 km loop course in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Experience a unique 8.67 mile equalizer race in Columbia where staggered start times based on age and gender allow everyone to compete for the overall win.