Get ready for our exciting new course along the Capital City Passage! Local expert Ken Lowden certified the course, so you can be confident it will be both challenging and rewarding. The race starts and finishes near our Palmetto Trail office on King Street. It’s perfect for runners and walkers, and strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome.

This race is capped at 500 participants, and True to the Brew events are known to sell out. Hurry and sign up to secure your spot.

Parking will be available at the Bethel AME Church parking lot, 819 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on race day. Please be mindful not to park in any reserved spaces within this lot.

Additional street parking is available throughout the Old Shandon neighborhood. Please do not park along King Street, as this area must remain clear for the race.

Join us for packet pickup on Friday, March 5th, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Craft & Draft on Devine Street in Columbia, SC. Craft & Draft is known for its welcoming atmosphere and local brews, making it the perfect spot to gear up for race day. Show your race bib at pickup and you’ll receive a free beer to kick off the weekend!

Race day packet pickup opens at 7:30 AM at the Palmetto Trail Offices, 722 King Street, Columbia, SC, conveniently near the start and finish line. The race starts promptly at 9:00 AM.

You will love our soft blend, long sleeve race shirt! It’s great for those cool morning runs or walks.

All race shirts must be picked up at packet pickup. We are not able to hold shirts or mail them after the race.

Gather your crew! When you form a team of 5 or more, you’ll save $5 off individual registration rates, a perfect way to bring family, friends or coworkers together for a fun, rewarding run. Plus, our top three teams will receive a special award.

All finishers will be awarded a custom bottle opener medal to commemorate their race!

Join us at about 11:15 AM for our awards ceremony. All awards must be picked up at the ceremony. If you need to leave before the ceremony, please see a staff member or have a friend pick up your award. We are not able to hold or ship awards after the race.

The True to the Brew Series is famous for its unforgettable finish line celebrations, and this race is no exception! After you cross the finish line, follow the aroma of fresh-off-the-grill hamburgers, veggie burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, all cooked on the Palmetto Trail grill and loaded with all the fixings.

Cool down with a complimentary Palmetto Trail Ale from Craft & Draft, and enjoy live music, great company and an unbeatable atmosphere. Stick around for our awards ceremony and plenty of post-race fun.

Interested in supporting the True to the Brew 5K – Capital City Passage as a sponsor? This race directly benefits the Palmetto Trail, with proceeds going toward expanding and maintaining this essential trail across South Carolina. Sponsorship is a powerful way to contribute to this lasting legacy and to market your business to a vibrant and active audience.

Information on sponsorship opportunities will be posted soon. To ask about sponsoring, email ariel@palmettoconservation.org.

Proceeds benefit the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and go directly toward expanding and maintaining the Palmetto Trail across South Carolina. Their mission is to foster an appreciation for South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, providing opportunities for active recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other trail systems that can be enjoyed by all in South Carolina, regardless of gender, race, creed, age, or ability.

Your participation helps build this incredible resource that connects the state’s mountains to its sea.

Questions about the race? Reach the True to the Brew team below.