The 2026 Race Season is underway! Upstate South Carolina has a variety of family-friendly runs and walks for people of all ages and fitness levels - plus some fun holiday fun as well!
That's right, you can sign your child up to participate in most of these races! Oh...and there are many dog-friendly race events as well!
- 🐕🦺 - dog friendly
- 👦 - kid friendly
- 🍼- stroller friendly
If you know of a Family-Friendly Race in the Upstate that's not listed, please email stephanieco@macaronikid.com.
Races in Spartanburg County |
👟Race to Home Plate 5KMarch 14, 2026
When: March 14, 2026
Where: Fifth Third Park - Spartanburg, SC
👟Milliken Earth RunMarch 21, 2026
Who: Family-friendly 👦
When: March 21, 2026
Where: Roger Milliken Research and Customer Center - Spartanburg, SC
Pine Street School 5K
Who: Family-friendly 👦
When: March 21, 2026
Where: Spartanburg, SC
Benefits: Pine Street Elementary School
👟Spartanburg Run for BabiesApril 18, 2026
Who: Family-friendly 👦
When: April 18, 2026
Where: Fifth Third Park - Spartanburg, SC
👟Love Where You Live 5K / 10K / 13.1M / Kids Run / Virtual OptionMay 9, 2026
Who: Family-friendly 👦
When: May 9, 2026
Where: Downtown Spartanburg - Spartanburg, SC
