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Sunday, July 11th, 2027
5600 Broad River Road, Columbia SC
Half · 5K
74–91°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
76–88°F
rain
2025
73–90°F
dry
2024
74–93°F
dry
2023
68–88°F
dry
2022
70–82°F
dry
2021
75–88°F
rain
2020
76–95°F
dry
2019
74–90°F
rain
2018
73–94°F
dry
2017
74–90°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for our annual Harbison State Forest Half Marathon and 5K at the beautiful Harbison State Forest. Happily back live! We have the same beautiful and somewhat challenging course as well as a true South Carolina experience: Fabulously Hot On The Trail.
- Packet pick-up 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Irmo, 945 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063
- 6:00 AM: Packet pick-up race morning at Harbison State Forest
- 7:00 AM: Half Marathon start
- 7:10 AM: 5K start
Parking is available at Harbison State Forest (5600 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.
Book at our host hotel, Hampton Inn at Harbison, and use the code KHB.
Can't run? Volunteer to be part of race day fun! Volunteers are allowed to sign up for more than one time slot.
- Top 3 male and female overall
- Overall first place male and female Masters
- 1st place male and female in age groups
- Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
- Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
- Results: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.
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