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Name: Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Columbia

Columbia, United States • 12 Jul 2026

Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K

The event takes place on July 12, 2026, at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. It consists of trail races held at the state forest location and includes both a half marathon and a 5K.

13.1 Miles Half Marathon
5K 5K

Registration opens on July 17, 2025. The event lists a registration close date of May 26, 2026, 23:59. Entry fees are listed as $55.00 for the half marathon and $35.00 for the 5K. Participants receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal.

The course is described by the organizer as a trail route through Harbison State Forest and is noted as somewhat challenging. Packet pick-up is available on Saturday, July 11, 11:00 to 14:00 at Fleet Feet Columbia in Irmo, South Carolina, and there is race day packet pick-up at Harbison State Park. A host hotel is mentioned as Hampton Inn At Harbison. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Carolina Columbia

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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