True to the Brew 5K

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 10:00am

722 King Street
$40

You are in luck! The True to the Brew 5K – Capital City Passage offers an exciting NEW urban trail course! Join us on Saturday, March 1st for the inaugural running of the newest race in the Palmetto Trail Race Series! This 5K race guides participants through downtown Columbia, SC, along the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail.  

Runners and walkers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant atmosphere while still being on a true Palmetto Trail course.  We encourage you to sign up your entire family.  This race is great for all ages!  Hurry and sign up to secure your slot.  We are capping this race to 400 and True to the Brew events are known to SELL OUT!

Proceeds from this event benefit the Palmetto Trail and will go directly toward expanding and maintaining the trail across South Carolina. Your participation helps us build this incredible resource that connects the state’s mountains to its sea!

Like all True to the Brew events, you can expect an unforgettable finish line celebration! Join us at the Palmetto Trail Headquarters at 722 King Street in Columbia, SC, where live music, free beer from Craft & Draft, and a full cookout with all the fixings await you after the race. Don’t miss out on this unique trail experience right in the heart of the city!
This race is rain or shine!  No Refunds or Deferrals.  Strollers and Dogs on a leash are welcome!  

Course Info:

Get ready for our exciting new course along the Capital City Passage!  With local expert Ken Lowden certifying the course, you can be confident it will be both challenging and rewarding. The race will start and finish  near our Palmetto Trail office on King Street. It’s perfect for runners and walkers!

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

All Finishers will be awarded a custom bottle opener medal to commemorate your race!  

Join us at  about 11:15 AM for our highly anticipated awards ceremony! At True to the Brew, we believe in honoring the effort, time, and talent you bring to race day, and our awards are always three deep to ensure you get the recognition you deserve. We’ll be celebrating the Overall Top Male and Female finishers, Masters Top Male and Female, and Age Group winners for both men and women in every five-year category. Expect creative, unique awards that reflect the spirit of the Palmetto Trail and the pride we have in our participants. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your achievements with us!

Click here to Register

Feb

15

Feb

15

View all events in the Columbia area