11Jul
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $55.00
Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K
Columbia,
South Carolina,
United States
250 days left
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Date
11 Jul, 2027
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$35.00 – $55.00
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Website
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Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K
About the event
South Carolina Trail Runners
Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K
A true South Carolina experience: Fabulously Hot On The Trail.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Harbison State Forest, Columbia, SC
About the 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.
📍 Race Day Details
| Date | Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| Location | Harbison State Forest |
| Address | 5600 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 |
| Registration Closes | Race morning at 10:00 AM PST |
🏃 The Events
Half Marathon · 7:00 AM
5K · 7:10 AM
Packet Pickup and Schedule
Saturday Before the Race
- Packet pick-up 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Irmo, 945 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063
Race Day
- 6:00 AM: Packet pick-up race morning at Harbison State Forest
- 7:00 AM: Half Marathon start
- 7:10 AM: 5K start
🗺️ Course and Parking
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.
Host Hotel
Book at our host hotel, Hampton Inn at Harbison, and use the code KHB.
Volunteer
Can't run? Volunteer to be part of race day fun! Volunteers are allowed to sign up for more than one time slot.
What's Included
T-Shirt
Everyone will receive one of our super cool T-shirts.
Finisher Medal
Everyone will receive a finishers medal.
🏆 Race Awards
- Top 3 male and female overall
- Overall first place male and female Masters
- 1st place male and female in age groups
Age Group Categories
14-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980+
Race Policies
- 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.
Let's Stay Connected
Races offered
11Jul
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:10
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for July in Columbia.
Temperature23.4° / 33.5°
Feels like26.6° / 36.2°
Sunshine hours11h 30m
Rainfall4.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity72.8%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossVery high
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:24
Sunset20:33
About Columbia
Learn more about the host city, Columbia.
Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.
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