True to the Brew 5K

Palmetto Trail · True to the Brew Trail Race Series True to the Brew 5K An urban trail 5K along the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail, finishing with burgers, ale and live music. Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Palmetto Trail HQ · Columbia, SC About the Race

The True to the Brew 5K – Capital City Passage offers an exciting urban trail course! Join us on Saturday, March 6 for the first 2027 race in the Palmetto Trail Race Series and the True to the Brew Trifecta: 5K, 10K and 13.1.

This 5K guides participants through downtown Columbia along the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy exploring the city's vibrant atmosphere while still being on a true Palmetto Trail course. We encourage you to sign up your entire family. This race is great for all ages!

Field size: the 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.

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start Time	9:00 AM sharp
Start/Finish	Near the Palmetto Trail Headquarters 722 King Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Packet Pickup	Friday, March 5, 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Craft & Draft on Devine Street (show your bib for a free beer) Race day from 7:30 AM at the Palmetto Trail Offices, 722 King Street
Parking	Bethel AME Church lot, 819 Woodrow Street, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Awards Ceremony	About 11:15 AM near the finish line

🏃 The Events True to the Brew 5K · 9:00 AM An urban trail course on the Capital City Passage. Runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome.

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⏰ Race Morning Timeline

Fri 4:00 PM	Packet pickup at Craft & Draft on Devine Street, until 6:30 PM
7:30 AM	Race day packet pickup opens at the Palmetto Trail Offices, 722 King Street
8:00 AM	Parking opens at the Bethel AME Church lot, 819 Woodrow Street
9:00 AM	Race starts on the Capital City Passage
11:15 AM	Awards ceremony (approximate) near the finish line

🗺️ Course

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.

Start/Finish on Google Maps 📍 Parking

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 don't 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.

ℹ️ Packet Pickup Friday at Craft & Draft

Join us for packet pickup on Friday, March 5, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Craft & Draft on Devine Street in Columbia. 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

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

🎁 What's Included

• Finisher medal: a custom bottle opener medal for every finisher
• Long sleeve shirt: a soft blend long sleeve race shirt in adult and kids sizes, great for cool morning runs (a No Shirt option is available at registration)
• Cookout: fresh-off-the-grill hamburgers, veggie burgers and grilled cheese with all the fixings
• Palmetto Trail Ale: a complimentary Palmetto Trail Ale from Craft & Draft
• Live music at the finish line celebration
• Team awards for the top three teams

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

👥 Finish Line Celebration

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.

👥 Join a Team and Save

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.

Create or Join a Team 🏆 Race Awards

• Every finisher receives a custom bottle opener medal to commemorate their race
• Special awards for the top three teams

Join us at about 11:15 AM for the awards ceremony. All awards must be picked up at the ceremony. If you need to leave early, 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.

❤️ Supporting the Palmetto Trail

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.

About the Palmetto Trail ℹ️ Race Policies

• This race is rain or shine.
• All entries are final: no refunds and no deferrals.
• Shirts must be picked up at packet pickup and awards at the awards ceremony. We cannot hold or mail shirts or awards.
• The race is capped at 500 participants.

❤️ Be a Sponsor

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, use the contact form below.

ℹ️ Good to Know

• Strollers and dogs? Yes. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome.
• Good for families? Yes. This race is great for all ages, and we encourage you to sign up your entire family.
• Can someone pick up my award? Yes, a friend can pick up your award at the ceremony.
• Where do I park? The Bethel AME Church lot, 819 Woodrow Street, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or street parking in the Old Shandon neighborhood. Please don't park on King Street.

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