About the 1st Columbia, SC Ostomy 5k
The course runs through Sesquicentennial State Park, a wooded setting with paved paths that stay shaded through much of the morning. The park gives the route a natural feel without much elevation to worry about. This is a race tied to Ostomy Awareness Day, so the crowd skews toward people with a personal connection to the cause, which shapes the atmosphere on the course.
Packet pickup and same-day registration happen in the hour or so before the start, all on-site at the park. After the finish there are local vendors, food, and music, so there is reason to stay a while.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/10/2026 09:00$35
5K10/10/2026 09:00$35
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