South Carolina · 5K
Hot Summer's Night 5K
Hot Summer's Night 5K is a 5K event held in Columbia, South Carolina. It is usually held in August; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- August (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling course through the tree-lined Shandon neighborhood
- Official website
- strictlyrunning.com
About the Hot Summer's Night 5K
A festive evening 5K run through Columbia's historic Shandon neighborhood, beating the summer heat with an after-dark start.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- A beloved Columbia summer tradition; one of the area's largest evening 5K road races
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Hot Summer's Night 5K: common questions
- When is the Hot Summer's Night 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hot Summer's Night 5K held?
- In Columbia, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Hot Summer's Night 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Hot Summer's Night 5K?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hot Summer's Night 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at strictlyrunning.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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