True to the Brew 5K
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True to the Brew 5K - Capital City Passage
The True to the Brew 5K is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Columbia, SC. The event is a 5K urban trail course that runs along the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail through downtown Columbia. It is the first 2026 race in the Palmetto Trail Race Series and is part of the True to the Brew Trifecta that also includes 10K and 13.1 events. The race field is capped at 500 entrants. Proceeds benefit the Palmetto Trail for trail expansion and maintenance across South Carolina.
Logistics and on-site information
The event place and finish area are at the Palmetto Trail Headquarters, 722 King Street, Columbia, SC 29205. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the race at Craft & Draft on Devine Street from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM; race-day packet pick-up opens at 8:00 AM at the Palmetto Trail offices on King Street. Parking is available at Bethel AME Church, 819 Woodrow Street, with additional street parking in the Old Shandon neighborhood; participants are asked not to park on King Street. Entry price is listed at $40 and increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. The race is rain or shine with no refunds or deferrals; strollers and dogs on leash are permitted. Finish-line activities include live music, a cookout, and beer from Craft & Draft. All finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal; awards include overall, masters, and five-year age-group placements. Shirt guarantee deadline is January 24, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.