True to the Brew 5K
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Event
The True to the Brew 5K takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Columbia, SC. The course runs through downtown Columbia along the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail and starts and finishes near the Palmetto Trail office at 722 King Street. This event is part of the Palmetto Trail Race Series and the True to the Brew Trifecta (5K, 10K and 13.1). The field is capped at 500 participants. Proceeds from the event benefit the Palmetto Trail for trail expansion and maintenance. The race is held rain or shine; no refunds or deferrals. Strollers and dogs on a leash are allowed.
Logistics and services
Registration for the listed event is shown at $35, with a price increase after September 30, 2025. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, March 6 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Craft & Draft on Devine Street; race day packet pick-up will be at the Palmetto Trail Offices at 722 King Street. The finish area at the Palmetto Trail Headquarters will include live music, a cookout (hamburgers, veggie burgers, grilled cheese), and complimentary Palmetto Trail Ale from Craft & Draft. All finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal; awards are given three deep for overall, masters, and five-year age groups. Team entries of five or more receive a $5 discount per person and the top three teams receive awards. Race day parking is available at Bethel AME Church, 819 Woodrow Street, and on nearby streets in the Old Shandon neighborhood; participants are asked not to park on King Street. Shirt guarantee date listed as 1/24/25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.