2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
3:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
The Governor's Cup Road Race (Columbia) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
Quick answers
The The Governor's Cup Road Race (Columbia) Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course notes also call it the first three miles are relatively flat and fast from near the State House through historic downtown toward Finlay Park, followed by moderate hills along Gadsden, Gervais, Pulaski, Greene and Blossom Streets through Five Points and the Shandon neighborhood.
The The Governor's Cup Road Race (Columbia) Half Marathon route starts at Corner of Sumter and Senate Streets, beside the South Carolina State House and finishes at 1110 Park Street in the Vista (Congaree Vista) district of Columbia. Underfoot, expect road. It passes South Carolina State House, historic downtown Columbia, Finlay Park, Five Points and Shandon neighborhood. The first three miles are relatively flat and fast from near the State House through historic downtown toward Finlay Park, followed by moderate hills along Gadsden, Gervais, Pulaski, Greene and Blossom Streets through Five Points and the Shandon neighborhood.
Bag drop is available at the start area. Course runs on closed downtown Columbia streets, winding through the city's neighborhoods. 7.