5K Race

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The 2024 Governor’s Cup 5K will start on Sumter Street at Senate Street in the shadows of the historic South Carolina Statehouse. The 3.1 mile race will wind through the tree covered, downtown streets of Columbia. Runners will be treated to sights of the Township Theatre, Finlay Park and the Governor’s Mansion. The course is relatively flat and fast to the finish line in Columbia’s Vista.

Start Date/Time

Starts on Saturday morning, April 13, at 7:45 a.m. at 1100 Sumter Street (Trinity Episcopal Cathedral) located near the intersection of Sumter and Senate Streets. The event finishes heading south at Park and Senate Streets.

Fee Schedule

Note: 5k run/walk combo package available at an additional $10 over the current 5k run/walk price. Combo pricing includes one wicking shirt for the 5k run/walk.

*Shirt sizes are guaranteed for participants who registered on or before March 26. If you registered on March 27 or later, shirt sizes are first come, first serve.

No race day registration on April 13, 2024. Last day to register for the 5K and half marathon is on Friday, April 12.

Packet Pick-up and Late Registration Information

5K Course Map

Half-Marathon Course           5K Course
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The half marathon course has a 3 hour, 15 minute time limit (14:53/mile). Aid stations, volunteers and police will not be available to participants who fall below this pace. Runners will be asked to leave the course for their own safety after the 3:15 hour mark. If participants choose to continue running after the course is closed, they do so at their own risk and the Columbia Police Department will direct them off the course.

5K Finisher Medal

5K Finisher medal