Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

This event is in memory of our dear friend and Spartan Josh Lee.  Proceeds from the race will be given to the Josh Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund at USC Upstate. The Scholarship Fund was generously set up by Johnny & Laurie, Josh's parents and it directly benefits the USC Upstate Cross Country and Track & Field programs. We look forward to seeing you out there! For those that are not able to attend, please feel free to make a donation to this great cause.   Early Packet Pick Up- Friday Oct 9th 4pm-6pm at Hodge Building on USC Upstate's campus, 800 University Way, Spartanburg SC 29303   Awards will be given to the following age groups for Male and Female Top 3 overall  10 Under 11- 14 14-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75 Over

🏅 PRISONER OF WAR ULTRA CAMP CROFT STATE PARK – SPARTANBURG, SC "HONOR. ENDURANCE. NEVER RETREAT."   To all runners, patriots, and warriors of the trail—This is not your average race. This is a mission. The Prisoner of War Ultra returns to the historic grounds of Camp Croft, once the proving ground for over 200,000 American soldiers during World War II. These were men forged in grit, trained for battle, and prepared to defend freedom. Now it’s your turn to step into their legacy. This November, you’ll report for duty at Croft State Park, a 7,000-acre stretch of rugged South Carolina terrain that once echoed with the cadence of marching boots and rifle fire. Today, the only sounds you’ll hear are the pounding of your heart, the rhythm of your breath, and—if the wind is right—the distant reports from the James O. Thomason Firing Range over the ridge. A reminder that freedom is never free. Whether you choose the 8 Mile, 25K, or the full 50K ultra distance, each loop of thi

The third-annual Eagle Way 5k is a fundraiser for McCracken Middle School. Funds raised help to supplement McCracken PTO's efforts to engage and enrich the student and teacher experience at MMS. MMS PTO is sincerely grateful for the generous support of sponsors and participants. The 5K course begins on the McCracken Middle School track, follows the River Birch Trail, and ends on the McCracken field. This is a fast and flat course, ideal for runners looking to earn a PR or walkers aiming for a fun morning stroll! Registration includes a short-sleeved tee shirt if registered by October 7. Participants who register after October 7 are not guaranteed a tee shirt, so register today!

Come out to RUN, WALK, and WAG for a cause that supports our pets and our community! Join the Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center with co-host PAL for RUN WALK WAG — the ultimate feel‑good event for animal lovers! Meet us at Duncan Park Lake with your pup, your family, your friends, or solo. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or an easy stroller, this event brings fun, fresh air, and wagging tails for everyone. Every step supports life‑changing programs at the Pet Resource Center — from our pet food pantry and low-cost services to animal care and adoptions. Run for joy. Walk for community. Wag for a cause. Date: Oct. 31st 2026 (Halloween) Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Duncan Park 81 West Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29306 What to expect: 5k fun run/walk route, vendor village with freebies, food trucks, pup costume contest (with prizes)! Cost (t-shirt included with registration before Oct.11th): $30 EARLY BIRD PRICING (August)$35 REGULAR PRICING (September)$40 LAST MINUTE PRICING (October). Shirts are not guaranteed for registration after Oct. 11th. Shirts are provided based on remaining availability. KIDS 6 & UNDER ARE FREE (no t-shirt) By becoming a sponsor for RUN WALK WAG 2026, your business or company shows support to a cause that keeps pets safe, supports families in crisis, and strengthens Spartanburg’s animal welfare network. It’s a high‑visibility way to show your commitment to compassion, helping keep pets in homes, reducing shelter intake, and building a stronger, kinder Spartanburg County.

🏃 From Miles to Meals — First Annual Miles Challenge Registration: September 1 – November 15 Challenge Period: November 1–30 Turn your miles into meals! Join Rice Bowls for our first annual From Miles to Meals Challenge, a virtual 5K that you can complete your way, on your time, anywhere in the world. Walk, run, jog, or get your family and friends moving together. You choose the day, the route, and the pace—just complete your 5K (3.1 miles) sometime during the month of November. 🌎 Every Mile Has a Mission Rice Bowls exists to help provide food and support to children living in orphan homes around the world. Every dollar raised through this challenge helps us feed more kids in need. Your miles aren't just miles. They're a way to make an impact. 👕 Add the Official Challenge T-Shirt! Want to wear your miles with pride? Add the official From Miles to Meals challenge T-shirt to your registration for just $20! Your shirt will be mailed out Late October, just in time for the challenge. Wear it while you walk or run your 5K and help spread the word about Rice Bowls and the kids your miles are helping feed. Add your shirt to your registration for just $20! Shirts are available through October 16th. 💚 Want to Make an Even Bigger Difference? Fundraise alongside your challenge! Ask friends, family, coworkers, and your community to sponsor your miles and help provide even more meals. Raise $100 and you'll earn a special From Miles to Meals prize! The more you raise, the more children you can help. 🏆 Bring Your People & Win a Prize Pack! Think you can get the whole crew moving? Share the From Miles to Meals Challenge with your friends, family, coworkers, and community! The participant who refers the most people to join the challenge will win an awesome From Miles to Meals prize pack! 🎉 So start sharing your registration link, invite your people, and see how many miles you can inspire! More participants. More miles. More meals. Ready to Turn Your Miles Into Meals? Register September 1–November 15. Complete your 5K anytime during November. Walk. Run. Fundraise. Make a difference. Be a small part of something big. From Miles to Meals.

Healing hearts healthcare Walking for those in need, represents the mission of healing hearts healthcare, LLC to serve others with compassion, dignity and love we believe every person deserves quality care hope and support, especially during life most challenging moments by participating in this event we walk in honor of families affected by cancer, heart failure, COPD, dementia and other life-changing illness. While demonstrating our communities to help those in need every step we take in a step of love hope healing for our community

One Epic Run Croft State Park December 6th, 2025   Welcome to the resurrected One Epic Run. This race will bring back some muddy memories with a mix of rain and nostalgia.   Bring a cup to place a rock in for each lap completed! Self Manual Timing and reporting at the end of your event   Event Details Where: Croft State Park: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302 When: December 6th @ 9am   Course Map - HERE The course will consist of the old 5k loop over to the Southside!   Address Runners can enter the park at the following address: 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Once you enter the park please follow the signs to main park office adjacent to Campground loop 1.   Aid Stations Please bring a dish to share with runners as this will be the official aid station of the 2023 One Epic Run Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations    Camping Reservations & Admission - HERE Once an World War II army training base

The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg proudly unleashes the 45th Annual Hair of the Dog 10K, 5K & 1-Mile Dash—the ultimate New Year's Day tradition! Join the pack on January 1st, 2027 at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA and kick off the new year the right way. Lace up with your furry co-pilot (leashed dogs welcome!) and sprint, jog, or stroll your way into 2027 with unstoppable energy. Whether you're chasing a PR or just chasing your tail, let's start the year strong—together! Now in its 45th year, this beloved Spartanburg tradition brings runners, walkers, and four-legged friends together across three distances—the 10K, the 5K, and the family-friendly 1-Mile Dash—all starting and finishing on Ribault Street. Bring the whole family, shake off the holidays, and make your first miles of the year count. Ready, set, unleash your 2027! 5K & 10K Race Timing by Upstate Race Series!

Come showcase your ability at the TALI Croft State Park Off-Road Duathlon.  The Adult race takes you on a 3.5-mile trail run where you will be running where horses still roam, watch out for those horse pies 😊.  Then its off to the mountain bike trail course with plenty of climbing, drops and water crossings to make you feel as if you are riding on a bronco. Once on the trail you will do two loops equally 8 miles for total distance of 9.  Finish with a 1.5 mile out and back dash through a wooded area along the trails of Croft.  The Youth race will begin on the 1-mile nature trail flowing through mixed pine and hardwood trees and wind along the Fairforest creek. Then its off to the mountain bike trail course with plenty of climbing and drops to make you feel as if you are riding on a bronco. This 3.5-mile course will be one lap. The last leg will be an out and back .75 mile on Crags Trail.  The High School Distance consists of a 2mile trail run, 5 mile MNT bike ride and a 2 Mile

Race to Home Plate 5K Saturday, March 20, 2027 · Fifth Third Park, Spartanburg, SC 📍 Race Day Details DateSaturday, March 20, 2027Event Hours9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocationFifth Third ParkAddress300 W. Henry St., Spartanburg, SC 29306Packet PickupBegins at 8:00 AM on race morning at Fifth Third Park, Left Gate ConcourseParkingParking is available at Fifth Third Park (300 W. Henry St., Spartanburg, SC 29306). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can. 🏃 The Events 5K · 9:00 AM Kids Fun Run · 10:00 AM Around the ball field. 🗺️ Course View the Course Map Race Shirts T-shirt included with registration. To receive a shirt on race day you must register by March 5th. If you register after March 5th, you are not guaranteed a shirt. 🏆 Race Awards Awards are by gun time. Top 3 overall male & female Race Policies Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.No refunds: all registrations are final.Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.Results: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish. Thank You to Our Sponsors Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible. Triple Hit See All Sponsors Let's Stay Connected Contact the Race Director Registration support by Upstate Race Series · Info@UpstateRaceSeries.com

JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K!   Join us for the Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k!  In 2026, we are moving to Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers!  This 5k benefits March of Dimes and the incredible work they do each and every day. Every family deserves the best possible start. But that’s just not the case. Each year, one woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy-related causes1 in 9 babies in South Carolina is born too soon With your help, we can change that. We are focused on one thing: helping more moms and babies be healthy and strong. Our annual March for Babies and Run for Babies Campaigns are our largest weapon against the heartaches that exist in maternal and infant health. We are looking forward to a day where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race, geography, or race. We need your help to make that happen. We engage our local community with sponsorship opportunities, employee giving campaigns, volunteer engagement, a