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True to the Brew 5K
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True to the Brew 5K

Columbia, South Carolina, United States View on map
Mar 06, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

 

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!  

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Running

True To The Brew 5k

Mar 06, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Columbia, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
62.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 6, 2027 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 6, 2027 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 38m

The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 6:24 PM local time (EST) in Columbia on March 6, 2027 — 11h 38m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 28 Columbia events

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