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Run Hard Columbia Marathon
Run Hard Columbia Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Columbia, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, March 7, 2027. About 900 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 7, 2027
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Field size
- ~900 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 900 runners
- Course
- Rolling urban
- Registration
- runhard.org
About the Run Hard Columbia Marathon
Columbia's primary full marathon, held in early March with accompanying half marathon and 5K through the capital region. It serves as a Boston-qualifying option for Midlands runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Columbia's marquee full marathon; Boston Marathon qualifier; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Large Columbia race weekend.
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Run Hard Columbia Marathon: common questions
- When is the Run Hard Columbia Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, March 7, 2027.
- Where is the Run Hard Columbia Marathon held?
- In Columbia, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Run Hard Columbia Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Run Hard Columbia Marathon?
- About 900 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run Hard Columbia Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runhard.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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