Join us for the 51st governor's cup road race festival!

Schedule of Events

April 12, 2024

6:15 p.m. - 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.

Location:
Main and Laurel Streets and finished between Laurel and Richland Street.

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6:45 p.m - 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.

Location:
1800 Main Street and finish will be at the corner of Laurel and Main Street.

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April 13, 2024

7:30 a.m - Half-Marathon Race

The 2024 Governor's Cup Half Marathon will start at the corner of Sumter and Senate Street in Columbia, SC. The first 3 miles of race will wind thru the downtown streets of Columbia and is relatively flat and fast. The next section of the course will take runners thru the expanded campus of the University of South Carolina with views of Colonial Life Arena, the Lincoln Street retail district, and the Strom Thurmond Wellness Center. While this portion of the course includes some enjoyable downhill and flat sections, it also includes several hills and elevation gains which will test any level of runner. The half marathon course will then take runners past Maxcy Gregg Park, thru Five Points and into the beautiful Shandon and Heathwood neighborhoods. This part of the course is very familiar with local runners and is a great chance to rest, recover and regain your strength for the last segment of the race. There are rolling hills included in these last few miles heading toward an exciting, downhill finish in the Vista. Look for water and aid stations every few miles on the course along with Gov Cup Spirit Corps groups cheering you on every step of the way!

Location:
Corner of Sumter and Senate Streets. The event finishes heading south on Park St. at 1110 Park Street.

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7:45 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk

The 2024 Governor's Cup 5K will start on Sumter Street at Senate Street in the shadows of the historic South Carolina Statehouse. 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 and fast to the finish line in Columbia's Vista.

Location:
1100 Sumter Street (Trinity Episcopal Cathedral) located near the intersection of Sumter and Senate Streets. The event finishes heading south at Park and Senate Streets.

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Date:
April 12-13, 2024

Location:
Various Venues, Columbia, SC

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