Lexington Medical Center Governor’s Cup Race
Saturday, April 12 @ 4:00 am - Sunday, April 13 @ 7:00 pm
Event Series
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Events
April 11-12, 2025
Registration is now open for all events!
The Governor’s Cup is the longest-running, most-prestigious road race in the Southeast. Since 1973 this event has provided the opportunity for the region’s top distance runners to compete and attracted thousands of participants who have used the event to improve their health and fitness. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/TheGovernorsCup for more information!
Main Street Mile
Lace up your track shoes and run your best mile through the Heart of the Capital City! Elite runners and the region’s fastest will compete on the down-and-back course that starts at Laurel with a turnaround at Lady. Stick around for the art, live entertainment, cultural events, shopping and some of the greatest foodie hotspots in Columbia.
Event Date:Friday April 11, 2025
Start Time:6:15pm EDT
End Time:6:30pm EDT
Price:$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:Price increases to $30.00 after March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Kids’ Main Street Mile
Possibly the most joyful and energetic event of the weekend! Main Street will be filled with kids experiencing the joy of running/walking the iconic course through the heart of the city. All Midlands children age 14 and under are eligible to participate.
Event Date:Friday April 11, 2025
Start Time:6:30pm EDT
End Time:7:00pm EDT
Half Marathon
Start at the State House and run the historic and scenic districts of Columbia. The course is a mixture of vibrant urban, charming historic and peaceful tree-lined neighborhoods. The course features rolling hills and is great for first-timers as well as seasoned runners looking for fast finish times.
Event Date:Saturday April 12, 2025
Start Time:7:30am EDT
End Time:10:45am EDT
Price:$89.00 Race Fee + $6.34 SignUp Fee
Registration:Price increases to $99.00 after January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
5K
The 3.1 mile race will wind through the tree covered, downtown streets of Columbia. Runners will be treated to sights of the Township Theatre, Finlay Park and the Governor’s Mansion. The course is relatively flat with a fast finish to Columbia’s Vista.
Event Date:Saturday April 12, 2025
Start Time:7:45am EDT
End Time:8:45am EDT
Price:$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:Price increases to $40.00 after January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
April 11-12, 2025
Registration is now open for all events!
The Governor’s Cup is the longest-running, most-prestigious road race in the Southeast. Since 1973 this event has provided the opportunity for the region’s top distance runners to compete and attracted thousands of participants who have used the event to improve their health and fitness. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/TheGovernorsCup for more information!
Main Street Mile
Lace up your track shoes and run your best mile through the Heart of the Capital City! Elite runners and the region’s fastest will compete on the down-and-back course that starts at Laurel with a turnaround at Lady. Stick around for the art, live entertainment, cultural events, shopping and some of the greatest foodie hotspots in Columbia.
Event Date:Friday April 11, 2025
Start Time:6:15pm EDT
End Time:6:30pm EDT
Price:$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:Price increases to $30.00 after March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Kids’ Main Street Mile
Possibly the most joyful and energetic event of the weekend! Main Street will be filled with kids experiencing the joy of running/walking the iconic course through the heart of the city. All Midlands children age 14 and under are eligible to participate.
Event Date:Friday April 11, 2025
Start Time:6:30pm EDT
End Time:7:00pm EDT
Half Marathon
Start at the State House and run the historic and scenic districts of Columbia. The course is a mixture of vibrant urban, charming historic and peaceful tree-lined neighborhoods. The course features rolling hills and is great for first-timers as well as seasoned runners looking for fast finish times.
Event Date:Saturday April 12, 2025
Start Time:7:30am EDT
End Time:10:45am EDT
Price:$89.00 Race Fee + $6.34 SignUp Fee
Registration:Price increases to $99.00 after January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
5K
The 3.1 mile race will wind through the tree covered, downtown streets of Columbia. Runners will be treated to sights of the Township Theatre, Finlay Park and the Governor’s Mansion. The course is relatively flat with a fast finish to Columbia’s Vista.
Event Date:Saturday April 12, 2025
Start Time:7:45am EDT
End Time:8:45am EDT
Price:$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:Price increases to $40.00 after January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST