Register for all four of our YMCA of Columbia races and earn an official 2025 YMCA of Columbia Race Series Jacket.
Your entry fee directly benefits our Annual Campaign, making it possible for kids and families to access life-changing programs and services through scholarships.
By participating, you’re helping to break down financial barriers and create opportunities for those who might otherwise be unable to afford these essential programs.
Join us in making a positive impact on our community. Sign up today!
Still have questions? Visit our Race Series Q&A page here!
RESOLUTION RUN 5K & KID’S FUN RUN
Kickstart Your New Year with Our Resolution Run! Join us for a fun-filled 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, January 4th at Lake Carolina. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, for a scenic course through Columbia’s premier community. After the race, enjoy a post-event celebration at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA with a bounce house, arts and crafts, and hot chocolate.
BUNNY HOP 5K & KID’S FUN RUN
Celebrate Spring with the Orangeburg County YMCA Bunny Hop! Join us for a fun-filled day on Saturday, April 5th, featuring a 5K race and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run. The 5K race will begin at the Orangeburg Fine Arts Center and take you on a scenic route along the riverfront.
All finishers will receive a commemorative medal.
RACE TO REMEMBER 5K & KID’S FUN RUN
The YMCA of Columbia Race to Remember is a 5K Run or Walk and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run that takes place in Historic Downtown Columbia on Saturday, May 24. This race is great for all levels of ability and ages. Participants are encouraged to carry a flag or wear dog-tags to remember and honor military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve the United State of America.
PUMPKIN RUN 5K & KID’S FUN RUN
Join us for the Pumpkin Run 5K & Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run at the Northwest Family YMCA in Irmo on Saturday, October 18th! Dust off your favorite costume and lace up your running shoes for a fun way to get exercise, support a great cause, and celebrate the fall season! Join the Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run for a spooktacular adventure filled with trick-or-treat stations, a bouncy house, the Spooky Bus, and plenty of family-friendly fun.
