Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K
Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K is a trail running and running race on July 11, 2027 in Columbia, SC, with entry fees from $45 to $80.
- Date
- July 11, 2027 (258 days to go)
- Price
- $45–$80
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
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 |
- 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.
Start/Finish on Google Maps Host HotelBook at our host hotel, Hampton Inn at Harbison, and use the code KHB.
Book the Host Hotel VolunteerCan'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
- 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.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
96°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia Univ Of Sc, 8 mi from the venue.
About Columbia, SC
Population
138,019
as of 2023
City Elevation
290 ft
Nearest Airport
CAE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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258
Days to train
- Race
- Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2027
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
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Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K
Jul 11, 2027