Spartanburg’s Race Calendar · 5Ks To Half Marathons
CITY EVENTS
These are Spartanburg’s races, not ours. Race directors, nonprofits, and organizations across the city put them on; we list every one in a single place, promote them to the club, and sponsor a few each season with prizes and race-week push. Use them to test your training and keep competing.
Run Spartanburg Sponsors
RACES WE SPONSOR
Four city races we are backing this season, including every YMCA race. Run Spartanburg puts up prizes and promotes them to 350+ club runners. Lace up for a great cause.
Upstate Strut For Childhood Cancer
A cross-country fun run and 5K supporting local children battling cancer. Last year the Strut raised more than $65,000 through Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. Rally a team — trophies for Most Spirited, Largest, and Top Fundraising.
Boo Run 5K & Mini Monster Mile Run
The Middle Tyger Family YMCA Boo Run 5K & Mini Monster Mile Run benefits Southeastern Children's Home, winding through a scenic cross-country loop of grassy hills and paved roads with a mountain backdrop — costumes are encouraged!
YMCA Hair Of The Dog Run
The 45th annual New Year’s Day tradition at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA — a USATF-certified 10K, 5K, and family-friendly 1-Mile Dash, all starting and finishing on Ribault Street. Leashed dogs welcome. Registration opens Oct 1, 2026.
ALL UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Upstate Strut For Childhood Cancer
A cross-country fun run and 5K supporting local children battling cancer. Last year the Strut raised more than $65,000 through Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. Rally a team — trophies for Most Spirited, Largest, and Top Fundraising.
Amazing Grace Race 5K
The Amazing Grace Race 5K benefits Sidewalk Hope, a local nonprofit bringing year-round outreach to 300+ children and teens in Spartanburg neighborhoods. The USATF-certified course starts and finishes at Drayton Mills, with medals for top finishers and a free Fun Zone for kids 10 and under.
Harvest Day 5k
The Harvest Day 5k is a fun community race through downtown Inman and its surrounding neighborhoods, perfect for kicking off the local Harvest Day celebration. The course stays open until 9:15 a.m., and cash awards go to the top three overall finishers.
True To The Brew Trail Half
A trail run, hike, and half marathon through the Upstate. Registration is open now — tap Register to claim your spot.
Grow Lyman 5K
The Grow Lyman 5K is a community health and wellness event winding through downtown Lyman, with a kids' quarter-mile race, age group awards, and a special prize for a dog-and-human team.
Josh Lee Memorial 5K
In memory of our friend and Spartan Josh Lee, benefiting the Josh Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund at USC Upstate. Early packet pickup Fri, Oct 9, 4–6 PM at the Hodge Building. Awards for age-division winners.
Troop 404 Excuses Not Found 5K
A 5K run/walk through the scenic Milliken Arboretum benefiting Trail Life USA Troop SC-0404, supporting young men in our community. All participants receive a free t-shirt, and the cross-country trail course winds through one of the Upstate's most beautiful settings!
Run the Ridge 5k
Run the Ridge 5k benefits the Blue Ridge High School cross country and track teams, with packet pickup starting at 8 a.m. before the 9 a.m. run/walk.
Walk A Mile In THEIR Shoes 5K
PS I Love You’s walk/run at Duncan Park raises awareness and funds for children in foster care and the foster families in our community. Register by Oct 2 to guarantee an official race t-shirt — custom finisher medal included.
Prisoner Of War Trail Race
An endurance operation on the historic grounds of Camp Croft — 8 mile, 25K, or the full 50K ultra on a rugged figure-eight loop. All races launch at 0900 sharp; packet pickup opens 0800 at the Activity Center. Finisher medals, post-race pancakes, and a barracks bash.
Eagle Way 5K
The Eagle Way 5K benefits McCracken Middle School's PTO, supporting students and teachers, and features a fast, flat course starting on the school track and finishing on the field via the River Birch Trail.
Freaky Fairforest 5K
A Halloween-season 5K at Croft State Park. Registration is open now through SC State Parks — tap Register to claim your spot.
RUN • WALK • WAG – 5K Fundraiser
A dog-friendly 5K at Duncan Park Lake benefiting the Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center's pet food pantry, low-cost services, and adoptions — plus a pup costume contest with prizes!
Boo Run 5K & Mini Monster Mile Run
The Middle Tyger Family YMCA Boo Run 5K & Mini Monster Mile Run benefits Southeastern Children's Home, winding through a scenic cross-country loop of grassy hills and paved roads with a mountain backdrop — costumes are encouraged!
From Miles to Meals
From Miles to Meals is a virtual 5K benefiting Rice Bowls, an organization that provides food and support to children in orphan homes around the world. Complete your 3.1 miles any way you like—walk, run, or jog—anywhere, anytime during November.
Triple Tree Trot
A 5K run along the runway at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, with an out-and-back course plus a small loop near the end — packet pickup opens an hour before the race.
Healing Hearts : Walking for those in Need
A 2-mile walk at Duncan Park honoring families affected by cancer, heart failure, COPD, dementia, and other serious illnesses — every step supports Healing Hearts Healthcare's mission of compassion and care.
One Epic Run
A 24-hour run from 9:00 AM Saturday to 9:00 AM Sunday. Run as far as you can in a full day — spots are limited, and registration closes race morning.
YMCA Hair Of The Dog Run
The 45th annual New Year’s Day tradition at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA — a USATF-certified 10K, 5K, and family-friendly 1-Mile Dash, all starting and finishing on Ribault Street. Leashed dogs welcome. Registration opens Oct 1, 2026.
2nd Annual TALI Croft State Park Off-Road Duathlon
This off-road duathlon at Croft State Park combines trail running and mountain biking across distances for youth, high school, and adults, and benefits a local Spartanburg food bank — bring two cans of food on race day!
Race to Home Plate 5k
Race to Home Plate 5k at Fifth Third Park benefits the local running community, with awards going to top finishers and a kids fun run rounding out the morning!
Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k
A 5k at Fifth Third Park — home of the Hub City Spartanburgers — benefiting March of Dimes and their work supporting healthy moms and babies, with handcrafted awards for top finishers in each age group.
Join the Run Spartanburg Strava group to sync event dates with local group runs, track your progress, and RSVP alongside fellow Spartanburg runners preparing for 2026 races.
Frequently Asked
Join our Strava group, where it syncs event dates with local group runs hosted or supported by Run Spartanburg. Strava notifies you of new events or changes.
Tap the Register button under the event listing to reach the race registration page. Early registration is advised — many events have limited spots and early discounts.
Yes — the calendar lists beginner-friendly races while also including a wide host of competitive and challenging events.
Yes. We sponsor city events as a promotional partner: prizes for your podium or raffle, race-week promotion to the club on Strava and Instagram, a listing here, and a crew at your start line. Tell us about it at runspartanburg.com/sponsor-your-race.
Organizers can email info@runspartanburg.com, or use the contact form and pick “Submitting an event,” with the event name, date, location, and registration link. Submissions are reviewed to align with Run Spartanburg’s mission.