Running Groups in the South Carolina Area

Running clubs have become extremely popular in South Carolina. Many teenagers as well as older adults have gotten into the habit of running for exercise or maybe just for the pure sport of it. If you are thinking about getting into the sport of running, there are many running clubs in South Carolina that would be glad to give you more information, and they're always excited about signing up new runners. The Spartanburg running club is open to anyone who is interested in running. This is a wonderful club where you can meet others who share a common interest in running. This club is for all runners, regardless of their ability. Everyone from beginners to competitive runners are welcomed and encouraged to check out this top notch running club and the facilities they offer. Membership fees are reasonable, at just $5.00 for students, $18.00 for individuals and $28.00 for families. the Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run at Duncan Park in Spartanburg coming up on the 29th of August and the Max Motivation Ultimate Challenge 5K Mud Run At Cottonwood Trail on September 12th, are just two of the events sponsored by the Spartanburg Running club. The club also sponsors group runs on www.spaMondays at 5:30 at the Pine ST. YMCA in Spartanburg. You are encouraged to visit their website at www.spartanburgrunnersclub.com to get more information, or call Sammy or Darlene at 864-0578-6811.

The South Carolina Trail Runners club is based in Aiken, S.C. but accepts runners from other surrounding areas of the Upstate. The runs they sponsor are a series of 4 events that are held throughout the state of South Carolina over the course of a year. These events are low key and your only goal is to get across the finish line. These are also no nonsense, no frills runs, but the upside of that is you aren't charged the hefty entry fees that a lot of clubs tack onto their events. For the runs sponsored by the South Carolina Trails Runners Association there are no entry fees, however they do accept donations. A couple of their upcoming events would be the Fats Forty , which takes place Sunday ,October 4th at 7:30 A.M. and the Chattooga river 5K run which takes place on Sunday, June 7th at 8 A.M. Visit their website for more information on these and other runs they will be sponsoring throughout the year. The Greenville Track Club is the 2nd oldest running club in the Upstate of South Carolina. Established in 1972, it continues to grow and add new members daily. Members include those of every ability level and age group. They sponsor many trail runs and walks throughout the year. They also have summer track and field meets. The best thing about this club is that they sponsor numerous social activities throughout the year for their participants. These include group picnics, fun runs and walks, track and field meets and even an awards banquet. Membership rates are $25.00 for an individual, $30.00 for a family and $10.00 for student. These membership rates are for the entire year and with it you receive plenty of opportunities to get together with fellow runners. All GTC members also become members of the Road Runners Club of America with full benefits.

Runners From Hell is a runners club that is based in Lancaster S.C. and this group features a unique set of individuals who like to get together, have fun and push the limits of the marathon distance. This is a nationwide club with members in FL, TN, and Texas as well as S.C. a new membership is $30.00 and you get the famous RFH t-shirt that comes along with it. On these runs you are challenged to get points which you can exchange for various prizes and running opportunities. The events sponsored by this group are some of the best to be found in the Upstate. An example of points you can receive is 15 points per every 10 miles you hike on one of the trails. You also get points for participating in the Big Butt 50K race and other events. For information on these and other running clubs in the south visit www.claudesinclair.com, www.ultrasontrails.com, and www.andersonroadrunners.com.