Get to the Green

MAR
14
2026
Join Get to the Green on March 14, 2026 in Columbia as the lively kickoff to the St. Pat's in Five Points Festival. Pick a 1 Mile fun run, 5K, 10K or kids race, sport a costume, and take home a shirt, custom medal and festival access.
Sat 14 Mar 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Get to the Green is scheduled for March 14, 2026 in Columbia, SC at 2307 Devine Street (zip 29204). The event is presented as the kickoff for the St. Pat's in Five Points Festival. Registration for most events includes entry into the festival, a shirt, a custom finisher's medal, and post-race refreshments. Costumes and good luck charms are welcomed.

Distances and awards

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk (untimed)
  • Kids Mile
  • Kids 12 and under 5K

Awards for the 5K and 10K include Overall Top 3 Male and Female and Top 3 Master Male and Female. Age-group awards for the top three males and females will be given in these categories: 75+, 70-74, 65-69, 60-64, 55-59, 50-54, 45-49, 40-44, 35-39, 30-34, 25-29, 20-24, 15-19, 11-14, and 10 and Under.

Registration, fees and packet pickup

Published entry fees are $45 for the 5K and 10K, $30 for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, $20 for the Kids Mile, and $25 for the Kids 12 and under 5K. A municipality fee of $3.00 applies. The 5K and 10K prices increase after January 28, 2026. The Kids 12 and under 5K registration does not include a festival wristband; kids 12 and under do not need a ticket to enter the festival. Packet pickup is offered on Thursday and Friday at Strictly Running (2515 Devine St) and on race day at the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk *untimed*
Kids 12 and Under 5k
Kids Mile