Date
 August 1, 2026
Rain or Shine
Starting Time


8:00 pm - Ice Cream Youth Run (non-competitive)

8:15 pm - 5K Road Race

Location
 Strictly Running:2515 Devine Street
between King and Queen Street
 Columbia, SC 29205
Driving Directions

Course Maps
 5K Course Map
A flat and fast course through the Shandon Neighborhood

Ice Cream Youth Run, no hill, one turn.
 Youth Run Course Map

Athlete Guide
Be prepared for race day!
Check out the athlete guide for detailed schedules, course information, VIP parking, parking and more.
  Athlete Guide- Coming Soon

Awards
There will be a $100 cash prize for any male who runs under 15:00 and female who runs under 17:00. You must finish in the top three overall for your gender to be eligible for the cash.

Award Ceremony will start at 9:15 PM
Top 3 Overall male and female finishers.  Top 1 Overall Master male and female finishers.
Top 1 Overall Grandmaster/Senior master/Veteran master male and female finishers.
Awards to the top two male and female finishers in all age groups.
All Ice Cream Youth Run participants receive a medal.

Age Groups
5K run
Top 1 male and female finishers in the following categories: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79, 80 & Over
Ice Cream Youth Run
No age group awards but you will get a participation medal (self service at the finish line)

Packet Pick-Up
 Early Pick up will take place on 
July 31st from 11:00am-5:30pm AND August 1 from 11:00am-race time

Strictly Running
2515 Devine St. Columbia SC, 29205

Refreshments
 Water, Gatorade

Other
 The course will be marked with flour for each turn, Water Stops, Police Department/Volunteers will monitor the course.
Complete results will be posted at WWW.STRICTLYRUNNING.COM

Entry Fee Now through April
 Now through April 30, 2026
5k Run $30 with a T-Shirt
Ice Cream Youth Run $15 with a T-Shirt

Entry Fee: May
 May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026
5k Run $32 with a T-Shirt
Ice Cream Youth Run $15 with a T-Shirt

Entry Fee: June
 June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026
5k Run $35 with a T-Shirt
Ice Cream Youth Run $15 with a T-Shirt

Entry Fee: July
 July 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026
5k Run $35 with a T-Shirt
Ice Cream Youth Run $20 with a T-Shirt

Expo Week Entry Fee
 July 27, 2026 through July 31, 2026
5k Run $40 with a T-Shirt
Ice Cream Youth Run $25 with a T-Shirt
(CANNOT Guarantee T-Shirt to Late Entries)

Race Day Entry Fee
ON August 1, 2026
5k Run $50 with a T-Shirt
Ice Cream Youth Run $25 with a T-Shirt
(CANNOT Guarantee T-Shirt to Late Entries)

Registration

Volunteer-Contact gstrictlyrunnin@sc.rr.com