Cupid's Chase Columbia

FEB
14
2026
Run Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia on Feb 14 at Maxcy Gregg Park, a welcoming, accessible and pet friendly community race supporting Community Options. Enjoy a certified course, pro timing, finisher medal and festive atmosphere.
Sat 14 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Maxcy Gregg Park, 1806 Blossom Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The event is part of a national series that marks the founding of Community Options and is the series' 18th annual race. The course is a certified 5K with professional timing and results posted immediately after the race. The event site describes the race as fully accessible and pet-friendly; pets must remain leashed. The event welcomes runners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs.

Registration, awards, and beneficiary

The listed entry price for the 5K is $40 and the price increases after November 30, 2025. Sponsorship opportunities are offered in levels from $500 to $10,000 and include Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibitor Table options. To guarantee a Cupid's Chase shirt, registrations must be completed by January 1, 2026; shirts are available after that date while supplies last. Giveaways include a finisher medal and a drawstring bag, available while supplies last. Trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of these 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, and 70 & over. The event is held rain or shine and registration fees are non-refundable. The listed beneficiary is Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit (IRS 501(c)(3)) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Princeton, NJ, which provides housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

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