About the Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike
The course runs through Harbison State Forest, a large preserve along the Broad River with tall pines, hardwoods, and creek crossings. The terrain rolls with enough elevation change to keep things honest without being punishing. In late autumn, the trail surface is covered in fallen leaves, and the tree canopy opens up in places to show off the foliage.
Packet pickup is race morning under the gazebo at the start and finish area, which also serves as the main aid station. Parking is along the road nearby; volunteers direct traffic. A few aid stations along the course carry snacks and drinks. This is a cupless event, so bring your own vessel. A Thanksgiving-style Southern meal waits at the finish.
Free race emails
Get the Weekly RunSesh
Get races near Columbia in your inbox. Every Monday we send the races coming up, and every Thursday we send the ones happening that weekend.
Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Half Marathon Results · 2025
152finishers
1:40:17winner
2:41:23median
4:50:47cutoff
Top 3: Volker Fohrmeister (1:40:17) · Zachary Brunson (1:41:17) · Lillie Siniard (1:41:36)
Marathon Results · 2025
50finishers
4:08:28winner
6:07:56median
8:01:48cutoff
Top 3: Erich Vlaar (4:08:28) · David Wolfer (4:27:11) · Brad Speece (4:35:29)
The Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles11/21/2026 08:30$60
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Columbia — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.
The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.
