2026 - The Governor's Cup Road Race
2026 distances
Running
Main Street Mile
Lace up your track shoes and run your best mile through the Heart of the Capital City! Elite runners and the region’s fastest will compete on the down-and-back course that starts at Laurel with a turnaround at Lady. Stick around for the art, live entertainment, cultural events, shopping and some of the greatest foodie hotspots in Columbia.
Kids' Main Street Mile
Possibly the most joyful and energetic event of the weekend! Main Street will be filled with kids experiencing the joy of running/walking the iconic course through the heart of the city. All Midlands children age 14 and under are eligible to participate.
Half-Marathon + 1 Mile Combo Race
This is a discounted price offered to those who chose to complete the Half-Marathon and the 1-Mile race. You will only receive one race shirt at packet pick-up.
5K + 1 Mile Combo Race
This is a discounted price offered to those who chose to complete the Half-Marathon and the 1-Mile race. You will only receive one race shirt at packet pick-up.
Half Marathon
Start at the State House and run the historic and scenic districts of Columbia. The course is a mixture of vibrant urban, charming historic and peaceful tree-lined neighborhoods. The course features rolling hills and is great for first-timers as well as seasoned runners looking for fast finish times.
5K
The 3.1 mile race will wind through the tree covered, downtown streets of Columbia. Runners will be treated to sights of the Township Theatre, Finlay Park and the Governor’s Mansion. The course is relatively flat with a fast finish to Columbia’s Vista.
Race date Weather
Conditions on April 10, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Columbia
The Governor's Cup Road Race takes place in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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