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!
March 2027
Trail out and back races through Francis Marion National Forest near McClellanville SC, including a roughly 104 mile 100 miler plus 50 mile, 50K and half marathon.
Trail event in Mount Pleasant, SC featuring a 50K run in a 10x5K format plus a single 5K on the same loop. Registration opens September 10, 2026 and proceeds benefit local schools and military charities.
Six hour timed trail race on a 3.5 mile loop in Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia SC, with lap scoring, participant swag, specialty awards and a post race raffle.
Mainly Marathons holds Appalachian Series day 3 in Seneca SC on March 21–22, 2027 offering marathon, half marathon, 50K, 10K and 5K races with listed entry fees.
April 2027
Trail event at Broxton Bridge Plantation with a 34 hour race and a Last Man Standing format on a 3.3 mile loop, plus included primitive camping and on site meals.
A USATF certified community 5K in Downtown Clover that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans in York County, with family activities and awards.
Single-loop hiking event at Kings Mountain offering 20- and 30-mile routes with aid stations, elevation gain details, and finisher medals.
May 2027
Trail run and hike at Camp Spearhead featuring a half marathon and 10K on a shaded 10K loop with proceeds supporting Camp Spearhead.
An 8K run/walk at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, SC, over natural trails with awards and new race apparel; fee $29 and the first 100 participants receive custom socks.
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
A multi-distance trail event on the Jericho Horse Trail in Francis Marion National Forest offering looped 10k to 100mi courses, aid stations, pacers, and summer heat to consider.
8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve with solo or 2 to 4 person relays, BYOB beer laps, chip timing, finisher medals and postrace Beer Olympics.
An elimination style trail event at The Preserve at Lakewood in Greenville, SC, run on a two mile loop where each lap's cutoff shortens by one minute. Distances range from 13.1 miles to 100K and the aid station is cup free.
A clothing optional trail event at Carolina Foothills Resort with a 5K and optional 7.3K challenge, chip timing, tiered early registration, awards, lunch, and a day pass.