True to the Brew 5K
True to the Brew 5K is a running race on March 6, 2027 in Columbia, SC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- March 6, 2027 (224 days to go)
- Location
- 722 King Street, Columbia, SC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The True to the Brew 5K – Capital City Passage offers an exciting urban trail course! Join us on Saturday, March 6th 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 race guides participants through downtown Columbia, SC, along the Capital City Passage of the Palmetto Trail.
Runners and walkers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to explore 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! Hurry and sign up to secure your slot. We are capping this race to 500 and True to the Brew events are known to SELL OUT!
Proceeds from this event benefit the Palmetto Trail and will go directly toward expanding and maintaining the trail across South Carolina. Your participation helps us build this incredible resource that connects the state’s mountains to its sea!
Like all True to the Brew events, you can expect an unforgettable finish line celebration! Join us at the Palmetto Trail Headquarters at 722 King Street in Columbia, SC, where live music, free beer from Craft & Draft, and a full cookout with all the fixings await you after the race. Don’t miss out on this unique trail experience right in the heart of the city!
This race is rain or shine! No Refunds or Deferrals. Strollers and Dogs on a leash are welcome!
Events
Weather
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
69°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia Univ Of Sc, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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True to the Brew 5K
Mar 6, 2027