Get to the Green

Race Overview

THE STARTING LINE FOR ST. PAT’S FUN! Kick-off the St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival with Columbia’s largest road race. Get to the Green features 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run events where participants chase rainbows in pursuit of a pot of gold. Registration includes entry into the St. Pat’s Festival, a shirt, custom finisher’s medal, and post-race refreshments.

Awards Information

• Awards categories: Overall Winners for Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top 3 Master Males, Top 3 Master Females.
• Age groups: 75+, 70-74, 65-69, 60-64, 55-59, 50-54, 45-49, 40-44, 35-39, 30-34, 25-29, 20-24, 15-19, 11-14, 10 and Under.
• Top Three: Awards for Top Three Males and Females in each age group.

Registration for Kids

• Cost: Kids 12 and Under can register for $25.
• No festival entry: Wristband included: Kids 12 & under do not need a ticket to enter the festival.
• Event eligibility: Good ONLY for In-Person 5K, 10K & 1-Mile Family Fun Run.

Packet Pickup

Registrations will also be accepted at Packet Pickup – Cash and Credit Card accepted.

• Thursday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm.
• Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday (Race Day): 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Packet Pickup Location (Thursday & Friday): Strictly Running | 2515 Devine St, Columbia SC 29205. Race day packet pickup will be at the start/finish line.

Event Schedule

• 7:30am: 10K Start (2-hour time limit).
• 7:45am: 5K Start (1.5-hour time limit).
• 1-Mile Family Fun Run: Starts behind 5K.

All events start and finish on Devine Street near the festival entrance. Costumes and good luck charms welcomed and encouraged!

Event Details

Join us for the Get to the Green race on March 14, 2026, at 2307 Devine Street, Columbia, SC. For more details and registration, please visit Get to the Green Race.