True to the Brew 5K
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About the race
The True to the Brew 5K is an urban trail race on the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail in downtown Columbia, starting and finishing near the Palmetto Trail headquarters at 722 King Street. The event is the 5K distance in the 2027 True to the Brew Trail Race Series, which also includes 10K, 13.1 and 26.2 distances.
The course runs through downtown Columbia on a marked Palmetto Trail passage. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are allowed. The field is capped at 500 participants. Every finisher receives a custom bottle opener finisher medal and a short sleeve race shirt in adult and kids sizes; shirts must be picked up at packet pickup and cannot be held or mailed after the race.
Packet pickup is offered at Craft & Draft on Devine Street and at the Palmetto Trail offices near the start/finish. The finish area includes a cookout with hamburgers, veggie burgers and grilled cheese, complimentary Palmetto Trail Ale from Craft & Draft, and live music. Team entries of five or more receive a $5 refund per member once the team reaches five runners; the top three teams receive awards.
Awards are given for overall, masters and age-group places, and teams are scored. The event supports the Palmetto Trail and is held rain or shine. All entries are final; entries may be transferred to another runner for a fee before the transfer deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
