South Carolina · Half Marathon · 5K · Main Street Mile
The Governor's Cup Road Race
The Governor's Cup Road Race is a half marathon, 5K, Main Street Mile and Kids Fun Run event held in Columbia, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 10, 2027
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, Main Street Mile, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- governorscupsc.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the The Governor's Cup Road Race
A longstanding Columbia running festival, established in 1973, featuring a half marathon, 5K and the Main Street Mile through the capital city. It is one of the oldest and most respected races in the Southeast.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Established 1973; one of the oldest and most prestigious road races in the Southeast
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The Governor's Cup Road Race: common questions
- When is the The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Where is the The Governor's Cup Road Race held?
- In Columbia, South Carolina.
- What distances does the The Governor's Cup Road Race offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K, Main Street Mile and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- About 2,500 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 The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $59 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the The Governor's Cup Road Race start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Governor's Cup Road Race?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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