2026 Event Experience
2025-2026 Sponsors
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM
$2,500
Logo on back of the runners’ shirts
Premier spot for name and logo on promotional materials for race events
Logo on a banner prominently displayed year-round at the school (top-tier placement)
Booth at packet pickup
Booth at race day
Promotional materials in runner bags
8 race entries
GOLD
$1,500
Name and logo on promotional materials for race events
Logo on a banner prominently displayed year-round at the school (second-tier placement)
Booth on race day
Promotional materials in runner bags
6 race entries
SILVER
$1,000
Logo on a banner prominently displayed year-round at the school (third-tier placement)
Promotional materials in runner bags
4 race entries
BRONZE
$500
Name on a banner prominently displayed year round
Promotional materials in runner bags
2 race entries
PARTNER
$250
Name on sponsor sheet in runner bags
1 race entry
📍 Course Description
The 5K and 10K will start and finish at Forest Lake Elementary School, located at 6801 Brookfield Road. The route winds through the scenic Forest Acres neighborhood and features rolling hills—some very steep—as well as bridges and lakes. Expect a beautiful and challenging run!
🏁 10K
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Registration Fees:
- $35 until 3/31/2026
- $40 from 4/1–4/24/2026
- $45 day of race
🏃 5K
Start Time: 8:15 a.m.
Registration Fees:
- $30 until 3/31/2026
- $35 from 4/1–4/24/2026
- $40 day of race
🚶 1-Mile Walk
Start Time: 9:45 a.m.
Registration Fees:
- $20 (includes shirt)
5K Map
Distance: 5K/3.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Elevation Max: 300 ft
10K Map
Distance: 10K/6.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 292 ft
Elevation Max: 303 ft
1 mile map
Please review the Race Day Map and plan to park along Brookfield Road, Greenpines Road, or approach the school parking lot from Decker Boulevard to Wedgefield Road.
NOTE: We will close a portion of Wedgefield Road between the starting line and Brookfield Road at 6:30 am for race setup.
Packet Pickup info:
Save some time and drop by Strictly Running, 2515 Devine Street, between 11 am and 6 pm on Friday to pick up your race bib, t-shirt, and swag bag. You will be able to skip the pick-up tent on Saturday morning and head straight to the starting line.
Contact
Forest Lake Elementary School
6801 Brookfield Rd
Columbia SC 29206
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Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the events, our sponsors, our volunteers, and everyone who showed up to cheer everyone on!