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Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon

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 and 5K

The event takes place on July 12, 2026 at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. It is organized as trail races that use the forest trails and nearby park areas. Participants receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal.

Distances offered:

Half Marathon: 13.1 miles trail race, registration fee $55.
5K: 5 kilometers trail race, registration fee $35.

Registration opens July 17, 2025 and is listed as closing May 26, 2026 for the listed race entries. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the event at Fleet Feet Columbia, 945 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC, and there is also packet pick-up on race morning at Harbison State Park. Volunteer roles are available, and volunteers may sign up for more than one time slot.

The description provided by the organizer notes the course runs through Harbison State Forest and is a trail format. The location address is 5600 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. 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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