South Carolina · Ultra

2026-2027 Ultramarathons in South Carolina

Every upcoming Ultra in South Carolina, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

7 upcoming ultramarathons · 4 with finish-time stats

5K Races 19210K Races 22Half Marathons 27Marathons 4
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The South Carolina races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field184 finishersConquer the Rock 25k & 50kin the 25KLongest-running3rd year3rd ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE FOR LIFE 24HR FREEDOM FIGHTannual tradition

South Carolina Ultramarathons by City

Anderson 2Lexington 1Columbia 1Pickens 1Greer 1Aiken 1

The Next Ultra Marathons in South Carolina

7 total
Sat, Oct 31, 20263rd ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE FOR LIFE 24HR FREEDOM FIGHT Lexington, SC800 MilesFreeDetails Sat, Jan 9, 2027Memory Lane 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap) Anderson, SC100 MilesPricing TBADetails Sat, Feb 20, 2027Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile) Columbia, SC100 Miles50K25K7.5 MilesFrom $65Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k Pickens, SC50K25KFrom $60Details Sun, Apr 25, 20272Slow4Boston Marathon, Half & 50K Greer, SCMarathonHalf Marathon50KFrom $80Details Sat, May 15, 2027UltraTrax South Carolina Aiken, SC7 Miles14 Miles21 Miles28 MilesFrom $116Details Sat, Oct 16, 2027Sadlers Creek Stumble (36 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) Anderson, SC100 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon10KRegistration opens Mar 8, 2027From $45Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running an Ultra in South Carolina

Which South Carolina cities have the most ultramarathons?

Anderson (2), Lexington (1), Columbia (1), Pickens (1) lead the state for Ultra races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most ultramarathons held in South Carolina?

October is the busiest month for Ultra races in South Carolina, with 2 of the 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are there trail Ultra races in South Carolina?

Yes, 3 races around South Carolina get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races.