Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia 2027

Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia begins at 10 a.m. in Maxcy Gregg Park, offering a later start for a local 5K. This race is part of Community Options' national Cupid's Chase series, which holds similar events across the country to fund programs and housing for individuals with disabilities. The Columbia event is accessible to runners, walkers, wheelchair users, and those with strollers. It welcomes participants, sponsors, and fundraisers, designed as a community event rather than solely a competition for elite runners. The course is a certified, chip-timed 5K, an out-and-back route through Shandon that is generally fast. Results will be posted shortly after the race concludes. This event has been held for over ten years. All finishers receive a medal and a Cupid's Chase drawstring bag, subject to availability. Awards extend beyond the top overall finishers; the top three male and female runners get trophies, and winners in each age group receive medals. Leashed pets are permitted, and the event is also known for its notable door prizes and awards.