Half Marathon

Friday, April 12, 2013

Expo 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - click here for more info.
Youth Half Marathon 6:30 p.m. - click here for more info.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Half Marathon 7 a.m. - click here for more info.
5k Run/Walk 7:15 a.m. - click here for more info.
Kids' Fun Run 9 a.m. - click here for more info.


The Palmetto Half Marathon is one of Columbia’s newest half marathons. We had a great inaugural race in 2010! The course starts in front of Academy Sports + Outdoors inside the Village at Sandhill and finishes at the Fountain in the center of the Village at Sandhill. The start time for the Half Marathon is 7 a.m., April 13, 2013.

The out and back course takes runners through parts of Northeast Columbia including The Woodland’s and Wildewood neighborhoods. Water stations are positioned approximately every 2 miles along the course. There will be bathroom facilities along the course as well as a First Aid tent that will be located near mile 4 and mile 9.

At the finish line participants will be awarded a finisher’s medal and will be able to enjoy food, drinks, music, awards & visit with the sponsors and the Health & Fitness vendors that will be there. After the race, participants and their families can enjoy visiting the local shops and restaurants at the Village at Sandhill.

There is a 4-hour time limit for this event. The half marathon race course closes at 11 a.m.

What do you get?

  • Finisher's Medal
  • Custom Designed Technical T-shirt
  • Food and drink to refresh at the finish line
  • Kids activities the day of the race
  • Early packet pick up
  • Champion Chip Timing System
  • Discounts and promotions from area businesses in race packet
  • Satisfaction of knowing you helped build a stronger community!
  • Half Marathon Course Map

    Please click here to download the Half Marathon Course Map.

    Half Marathon Start Time

    The start time for the Half Marathon is 7 a.m., April 13, 2013. The course closes at 11 a.m.

    Wheelchairs

    Wheelchairs are welcome. 6:55 a.m. start on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Please contact us at info@palmettohalfmarathon.com if you have questions. Please contact us if you are a wheelchair participant so we can be sure to prepare accordingly.

    Rules

    • No refunds!
    • Half Marathon participants can change to the 5k run/walk until April 11. No refunds will be given if you move from the half to the 5k.
    • Half Marathon participants under the age of 18 must bring signed waiver on race day with parent or guardian's signature to be qualified to run.
    • Race course will close at 11 a.m.
    • Runner friendly race! Head phones and strollers welcome (but no dogs)
    • Rain or shine!