Columbia Running Club

CRC Thursday Group Run - nice crew getting some miles in on the Saluda Riverwalk!

Celebrating Global Running Day with Columbia Running Club on a beautiful day at Saluda Riverwalk. Grateful for this active community! Come join us at the River - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, meet at 5:45 pm, run at 6- all are welcome! 🌎 want to know more about Columbia Running Club - check us out www.columbiarunningclub.com

Happy Global Running Day!! Come celebrate with Columbia Running Club for a run along the beautiful and cool Saluda Riverwalk - 650 Candi Lane. Meet at 5:45, run at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! See you there!

CRC Tuesday Group Run - nice cool weather for it today!

Monday NE CRC Group Run - running in the rain at Grand Arbor Subdivision

Here are the Tour de Columbia races for 2026 (so far)! UPDATED 5/30/2026. Just added, five races to the tour schedule, plus in the month of June, we have a CRC summer social run, and a CRC sponsored Pizza Run, details below! You can view the Tour de Columbia races at our website:
https://columbiarunningclub.com/

Saturday June 6, 2026 - Shock the Block 5k presented by AMAROK - Saluda Shoals Park
Information: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_STBFlyer_3.jpg
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

Saturday June 6, 2026 - Dash into Summer 5k - Forest Acres
Information: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/DashIntoSummer.jpeg
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilGroupTip.asp

ONLY TOUR RACE ON THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday June 13, 2026 - The Bridal Trail 5k - Twelve Oak Estate in Lexington County
Information: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_BridalTrailFlyer4.png
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

Saturday June 20, 2026 - Columbia Running Club Summer Social, Sims Park 3500 Duncan Street In the Heart of Shandon Neighborhood. CRC will provide Cold Water, Coffee, Donuts and Photography, option to bring food to share. We'll distribute a 3-mile route, but all welcome to run shorter or longer. Wear you CRC gear!
Meets at 7:15 a.m.
Group Run at 7:30 a.m.

ONLY TOUR RACE ON THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday June 27, 2026 - Stars, Stripes & Strides 5k - Village Green at Lake Carolina
Information: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_StarsandStripesFlyer.png
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

MONDAY June 29, 2026 - 3-MILE PIZZA RUN Sponsored by the Columbia Running Club. Try on New Balance Shoes! Meet us at Strictly Running 2515 Devine Street!
Free Pizza
Beverages
Raffles
Run @ 6:15 P.M.
RUN - EAT - CELEBRATE

DOUBLE TOUR POINTS FOR THIS EVENT!
Saturday July 4, 2026 - Born in the U.S.A. 4 Miler - Corner of Trenholm Road & 4801 Forest Drive
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/BUSA_2/index.html

SUNDAY July 12, 2026 - The Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5k - Harbison State Forest
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/KoalaBottleHarbisonHalfMarathon5K

JUST ADDED TO THE TOUR SCHEDULE!
Saturday August 1, 2026 - 803 Day 5k - Corner of 4801 Forest Drive & Trenholm Road
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/803Day/index.html

Saturday EVENING August 8, 2026 - Hot Summer Night 5k - Strictly Running Hqts 2515 Devine Street
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/HSN/index.html

Saturday August 8, 2026 - The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15k & 5k - The Koala Bottle Table Rock State Park Road, Pickens S.C. 29671
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Pickens/KoalaBottleTableRock15K5K

Saturday August 15, 2026 - Raceday at the Runway 5k - Beulah Methodist Church 1577 Old State Road, Gaston, S.C.
Information: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_BeulahFlyer.png
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

Saturday August 29, 2026 - Overdose Awareness 5k: In Honor of Linda Mickalis - Strictly Running Hqts 2525 Devine Street
Information:https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_OverdoseAwarenessFlyer4.pdf
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

Saturday September 5, 2026 - Race 4 Recreation 5k - Friarsgate Park, 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo SC
Information:https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_RaceforRecreation_2.pdf
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilGroupTip.asp

MONDAY LABOR DAY September 7, 2026 - Labor Day 5un 5k & 10k - Corner of Trenholm Road & 4801 Forest Drive
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/ldr/index.html

Saturday September 12, 2026 - Springdale 5K Run - The grounds of the Historic Springdale Racecourse and National Steeplechase Museum, 200 Knights Hill Road in Camden - Join us on the grounds of the Historic Springdale Racecourse and the National Steeplechase Museum, finishing at the gates of the Carolina and Colonial Cup. This certified and officially timed race welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. Proceeds benefit the Mobile Nutrition Center, a mobile food pantry serving rural Kershaw County, operated by the United Way of Kershaw County.
Participants receive a Springdale 5K shirt, FREE waffles with all the fixings, and lots of enthusiastic volunteers. Dogs on leashes and children in strollers are welcome.
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Camden/Springdale5K

Saturday September 19, 2026 - Hero Hustle 5k Race for Palmetto Place - All Good Books 734 Harden Street, Columbia S.C.
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/hero/index.html

Saturday September 26, 2026 - Run with All Your Heart 5k - 9 a.m. start - NEW COURSE at U.S.C. School of Medicine, 6311 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia S.C. - Join Curing Kids Cancer for the annual Run with All Your Heart 5K Fun Run in Columbia, SC. This flat and fast course is great for walkers or runners and starts and ends on the Historic University of SC Medical School grounds. Great shirts, awards and vibes! Team Registration Available! Teams of 4 or more save $5 per person, and the Top 3 Teams will receive special awards on race day. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and run for a great cause - Curing Kids Cancer!
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/RunWithAllYourHeart5k

Saturday NIGHT - September 26, 2026 - Guardians of the Night K9 5k - SC State Fairgrounds
Information:https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_GOTNFlyer.pdf
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

Saturday October 3, 2026 - True to the Brew 13.1 Mile/Hike - Cedar Springs Baptist Church, Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg S.C. 29302 7:30 a.m. start Embrace the challenge of 13.1 miles on the Croft Passage of the beautiful Palmetto Trail. This event starts at Cedar Springs Baptist Church, Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg S.C. 29302 and entries are capped at 250 runners and sells out every year, so early registration is encouraged. This is the 3rd race of the True to the Brew Trifecta 2026. Enjoy epic awards, fresh cooked breakfast at the finish line and a Packet Pick UP party at Rockers Brewery with one free beer per participant!
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Spartanburg/TruetotheBrewTrailRunHikeHalfMarathon

JUST ADDED TO THE TOUR SCHEDULE!
Saturday October 3, 2026 - Traipsing Thru Timberlake 5k & 10k - Timberlake Golf Course, 222 Timberlake Drive, Chapin S.C. 29063
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Chapin/TraipsingThruTimberlake10k5kKidsFunRun

Saturday October 17, 2026 - YMCA Pumpkin Run 5k - YMCA Northwest Family YMCA in Irmo, 1501 Kennerly Road
Information & Registration:
https://columbiaymca.org/2025/09/02/nwpumpkinrun-2-copy/

SUNDAY October 18, 2026 - 1st annual Hoof and Paw Benevolent Society: Tails on Trails 5k - The Farm in Ridgeway, 3248 US-21 Ridgeway, SC 29130 - 2 p.m. start
Information:https://www.strictlyrunning.com/images/26_TailsonTrails_2.pdf
Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp

Saturday October 24, 2026 - Nightmare In Elmwood 5k - Elmwood Park Neighborhood - 10 a.m. start, get ready for a hauntingly good time as Elmwood Park Neighborhood, 2204 Park Street, presents this spooky downtown Columbia favorite. Hosted by GRIT Endurance, LLC, the event benefits the Historic Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association, supporting continued improvements in this beloved community. Run or walk! Come dressed a SCARE! We will be awarding our best dressed ghouls!
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/NightmareInElmwood5k

JUST ADDED TO THE TOUR SCHEDULE!
Saturday November 7, 2026 - Mt. Moriah 5k - 813 Broad Street, S.C.
Information & Registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114292/mt-moriah-5k

JUST ADDED TO THE TOUR SCHEDULE!
Saturday November 14, 2026 - Lexington Health Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k - Lexington County Baseball Stadium
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Lexington/RunHardHalfMarathon10k5k

SUNDAY November 22, 2026 - The Sesquilizer 8.67 miler- Sesquicentennial State Park
Information & Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=137646

THURSDAY THANKSGIVING DAY November 26, 2026 - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Turkey Day 5k - Colonial Like Arena
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/BGCM/Index.html

FRIDAY November 27, 2026 - Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5k - Shandon Neighborhood, 607 Woodrow Street. 10 a.m. start, join us on Black Friday for this fun, community-focused race through the beautiful Shandon neighborhood on a USA Track & Field certified course. Proceeds benefit the Shandon Neighborhood Council. This race has become a community favorite for kicking off the holiday season! Enjoy great long sleeve shirts, golden turkey awards and DJ Irv at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to wear their most creative Thanksgiving attire, with prizes awarded for the Top 10 outfits.
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/ShandonTurkeyTrotBurn5K

Saturday December 12, 2026 - Santa Run 5k - Strictly Running Hqts. 2515 Devine Street
Information & Registration: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/Santa/index.html

JUST ADDED TO THE TOUR SCHEDULE!
Saturday December 12, 2026 - Ugly Sweater 5k - Gills Creek memorial Park, 24 Forest Lake Place, Columbia, S.C. 29206
Information & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/MCACUglySweater5K

2026 TOUR FINALE!
DOUBLE TOUR POINTS FOR THE 5k & 10k!
Saturday December 26, 2026 - Cold Winter's Day 5k & 10k - Corner of 4801 Forest Drive and Trenholm Road
Information & Registration: https://strictlyrunning.com//CWD/Index.html

SUNDAY MARCH 21, 2027 - The Sand Monster 6 Hour Ultra - Sesquicentennial State Park
Information & Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=137423 See less

Great turnout for a heat acclimation Thursday CRC Group Run!

Thankful the humidity dropped a little for Columbia Running Club Wednesday night run Saluda Riverwalk and the river is always 😎. Join us ! Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays. - meet at 5:45, run at 6!

SADLY, THE WEATHER IS NOT COOPERATING AND WE'VE MADE A JOINT DECISION WITH STRICTLY RUNNING TO KEEP YOU SAFE, CANCEL TONIGHTS EVENT AND RESCHEDULE THE CRC HOSTED PIZZA RUN TO ANOTHER MONTH. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED! THANK YOU EVERYONE!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! 🇺🇸