' Strictly Running:Easter Dash and Cottontail Youth Run
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Participant information

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Date/Times

April 4, 2026
Rain or Shine
5k: 8:30 a.m.
Cottontail Youth Run: 9:15 a.m

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Location

Corner of Trenholm Road and
4801 Forest Drive (First Citizens Bank)
Columbia, SC 29206
803 799 4786
gstrictlyrunnin@sc.rr.com
Driving Directions

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Course Maps


5k Course Map
Flat and Fast(Downhill Finish)
Cottontail Youth Run Course Map
Super Fast and Fun (Down Hill)

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Athlete Guide

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

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Awards


Awards ceremony will take place at 9:30am.
5k In Person Event: 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 one male and female finishers in all age groups.
All participants get a medal

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Age Groups

5k Run/Walk
Top 1 male and female in the following categories 2-10, 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 & Over
CottonTail Youth Run
No age-group awards but, you will get a participation medal (self service at the finish Line)

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Packet Pick-Up

Early Pick up will take place on 
Thurs. April 2nd from 11:00am-5:30pm
Fri. April 3rd from 11:00am-5:30pm
Strictly Running
2515 Devine St.
Columbia SC, 29205
On site registration will be available starting at 7:15 am.

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Other

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

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Refreshments

Water, Gatorade and etc.

Fees information

Entry Fees are Non-transferable or Non Refundable
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Entry Fee Now through December

Now through 12/31/2025
5k Run/Walk $30.00 with a T-Shirt
Youth Run $15.00 with a T-Shirt

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Entry Fee January

1/1/2026 through 1/31/2026
5k Run/Walk $30.00 with a T-Shirt
Youth Run $15.00 with a T-Shirt

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Entry Fee February

2/1/2026 through 2/28/2026
5k Run/Walk $35.00 with a T-Shirt
Youth Run $15.00 with a T-Shirt

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Entry Fee March

3/1/2026 through 3/31/2026
5k Run/Walk $40.00 with a T-Shirt
Youth Run $20.00 with a T-Shirt

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Entry Fee April 1-3

4/1/2026 through 4/3/2026
5k Run/Walk $40.00 with a T-Shirt
Youth Run $20.00 with a T-Shirt
(Cannot Guarantee T-Shirt to Late Entries)

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Entry Fee Race Day

4/4/2026
5k Run/Walk $50.00 with a T-shirt
Youth Run $25.00 with a T-shirt
(Cannot Guarantee T-Shirt to Late Entries)

Registration/Charity information

Registration

Register Online

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Volunteers

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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