Running Races in South Carolina — 2026

There are 306 running races in South Carolina in 2026 across 85 cities. The next upcoming race is the The Downville Mile in Greenville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Northwestern Trojan Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Rock Hill, SC Rock Hill

Road Northwestern Turkey Trot Kids 1 Mile Fun RunNorthwestern Turkey Trot 5K

From $5 Open

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17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm

Thu, Nov 26 · Surfside Beach, SC Surfside Beach

Road 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Plantation Lakes Turkey Trot | Presented by JTE Real Estate

Thu, Nov 26 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road 1 Mile Gobble Wobble (12 and Under)Turkey Trot 5K1 Mile Gobble Wobble (Adults)

From $12 Open

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14th Annual Florence Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Florence, SC Florence

Road 14th Annual Florence Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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8th Annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · North Myrtle Beach, SC North Myrtle Beach

Road 8th Annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Aiken Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Aiken, SC Aiken

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K - CHIP TIMED - Included in Official Results5K - NON CHIP TIMED

From $20 Open

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Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run and WalkKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hartsville YMCA Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hartsville, SC Hartsville

Road Hartsville YMCA Turkey TrotFun Run

From $15 Open

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Historic Bluffton 5K Turkey Chase

Thu, Nov 26 · Bluffton, SC Bluffton

Road 5K - Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by United Bank

Thu, Nov 26 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road 20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition

Thu, Nov 26 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial (Chip Timed)1 Mile Fun Run (UNTIMED)Electric City Gobbler 5K Run (Chip Timed)

From $5 Open

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Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenwood, SC Greenwood

Road 5K run

From $25 Open

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Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K

Fri, Nov 27 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · North Augusta, SC North Augusta

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest

Road Holiday Hustle 5k

From $19 Open

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One Epic Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Ultra One Epic Run (24 Hours)

From $50 Open 75 spots left

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Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Naturally Outdoors Endurance Race: 2Hr + 4Hr Run & Ruck

Sat, Dec 5 · Florence, SC Florence

Road Naturally Outdoors 2-Hour Endurance RUCKNaturally Outdoors 4-Hour Endurance RUCKNaturally Outdoors 2-Hour Endurance RUN +1

From $80 Open

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Twinkling Boardwalk Fun Run

Tue, Dec 8 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Virtual Twinkling Boardwalk Fun RunVIRTUAL OPTION Twinkling Boardwalk Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Kiawah Island Marathon

Fri, Dec 11 · Kiawah Island, SC Kiawah Island

Virtual Jingle Shells 1 Mile Fun RunJingle Shells 5KKiawah Island Half-Marathon +6

From $0 Open

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35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road Child Registration (Child includes ages 5 to 16 )35th Annual Reindeer Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Ugly Sweater 5KBest Dressed Pet

From $5 Open

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Hartness Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5KHalf Marathon RelayHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

Sun, Dec 13 · Bluffton, SC Bluffton

Trail 10K Trail Run10K Walk30K Relay Team +3

From $40 Open

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Rockin Around Broadway | Presented by Beach Automotive

Sat, Dec 19 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road Rockin Around Broadway 5K

From $32.5 Open

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The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Dec 19 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Ultra The Longest Night Challenge (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 or 10k)

From $45 Open

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Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Tacky Sweater 5k

From $10 Open

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Upstate Race Series

Thu, Dec 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Run Club GVL 5kWalk it OWT 5kTails and trails +6

From $0 Open

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Race for the Grasshopper 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Gaffney, SC Gaffney

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

Sat, Jan 16 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

From $28 Open

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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half

Sat, Jan 16 · Daufuskie Island, SC Daufuskie Island

Road Daufuskie Island Kids RunDaufuskie Island 1/2 MarathonDaufuskie Island Marathon

From $15 Open

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Battle of the Run Clubs

Sat, Jan 23 · Aiken, SC Aiken

OCR 1 Mile Adult (18+) - "Steeplechase" Course5k10k +2

From $0 Open

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Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra

Sat, Jan 30 · Marietta, SC Marietta

Ultra Pleasant Ridge Backyard UltraPleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra

From $75 Open

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Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle

Sat, Feb 6 · Lexington, SC Lexington

Road 5K - Run

From $35 Open

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GTC Green Valley Road Race

Sat, Feb 6 · Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest

Road GTC Green Valley Road Race 5 MileGTC Green Valley Road Race 10 mile

From $30 Open

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Greenville Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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The Champions Run for Special Children

Sat, Mar 6 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunThe Champions Run for Special Children +1

From $0 Open

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The Pint Station Shamrock 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Easley, SC Easley

Road 5k run

From $25 Open

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Chattooga Belle Farm Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 3 · Long Creek, SC Long Creek

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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The Governor's Cup Road Race

Fri, Apr 9 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Half-Marathon + 1 Mile Combo RaceHalf-Marathon + 1 Mile Combo Race5K + 1 Mile Combo Race +7

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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United Community 49th Reedy River Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Azalea Festival 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Pickens, SC Pickens

Road Azalea Festival 5k Run and WalkAzalea Festival 5k Run and Walk

From $20 Open

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Bright Ideas 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Moncks Corner, SC Moncks Corner

Road Bright Ideas 5KBright Ideas 5K

From $35 Open

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GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile

Mon, May 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower MileGTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile

From $20 Open

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