Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking to get more steps in around Columbia, here are some of this year’s upcoming road races + several other local walking locations to keep you active throughout the year.
Four road races to register for
- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 5k | Saturday, Jan. 18 | $40 | Celebrate MLK’s legacy and kick off the year by walking or running at MLK Park.
- Get to the Green | Saturday, March 15 | $30+ | The St. Pat’s Festival kicks off with Columbia’s largest road race, at 7:30 a.m. Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, or one-mile family fun run.
- The Governor’s Cup | Friday, April 11 + Saturday, April 12 | $25+ | The road race is several events over two days, including the Main Street Mile, Kid’s Main Street Mile, Half-Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk.
- Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K | Saturday, Oct. 11 | $15-$55 | The Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K raises money for Prisma Health’s Breast Center.
Other ways to get steps in
Did you know Segra Park’s concourse is a 0.3-mile walking/running loop and is open to the public daily from 7 a.m. until dark unless there are ticketed events? If you’re close to the ballpark, go get some steps in on your lunch break.
Book a local tour and learn as you gain knowledge of our city’s historic districts.
Enjoy 12.5 miles of trails through Columbia, West Columbia, and Cayce, thanks to the Three Rivers Greenway.
Use USC’s interactive campus map to plan your stroll through campus. We recommend walking through the historic Horseshoe if you’re looking for a shadier stroll.
If weights are more your thing, take a look at our local gym guide and choose your own cardio workout.
