South Carolina · Half Marathon · 5K · Main Street Mile
The Governor's Cup Road Race
The Governor's Cup Road Race is a half marathon, 5K, Main Street Mile and Kids Fun Run event held in Columbia, South Carolina. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, Main Street Mile, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- governorscupsc.org
About the The Governor's Cup Road Race
A longstanding Columbia running festival, established in 1973, featuring a half marathon, 5K and the Main Street Mile through the capital city. It is one of the oldest and most respected races in the Southeast.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Established 1973; one of the oldest and most prestigious road races in the Southeast
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The Governor's Cup Road Race: common questions
- When is the The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Governor's Cup Road Race held?
- In Columbia, South Carolina.
- What distances does the The Governor's Cup Road Race offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K, Main Street Mile and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- About 2,500 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 The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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