Lake Murray Sprint Triathlon

Join us for our annual Harbison State Forest Half Marathon and 5K at the beautiful Harbison State Forest. Happily back live... We have the same beautiful and somewhat challenging course as well as a true South Carolina experience…Fabulously Hot On The Trail…7:00am start for the Half Marathon and 7:10am start for the 5K.

Everyone will receive one of our super cool T-shirts and a finishers medal.

Click here for the booking link for our host hotel, Hampton Inn At Harbison

Event Date: Start: Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 7:00 AM

Address:

Harbison State Forest 5600 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210

Registration Closing Date:

Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 10:00am. PST

Saturday

Packet pick-up on Saturday, July 12th, 11am-2pm

Fleet Feet Columbia

945 Lake Murray Blvd.

Irmo, SC 29063

Race Day

6:00am: Packet pick-up race morning at Harbison State Park

7:00am: Race start Half Marathon

7:10am: Race start 5K

Join us! Saturday, August 1, 2026 for the annual Flight of the Dove benefit ride at Bailey Memorial Stadium, Clinton, SC.

Your participation in Flight of the Dove will support the programs and services offered by VIA Health Partners-Laurens, the area’s leading hospice & palliative care organization. Caring for our neighbors, regardless of medical complexity or ability to pay, is the animating spirit that drives our work. Through your participation, proceeds from Flight of the Dove will help us continue to serve patients struggling with a life-limiting illness across the Upstate and Midlands. Register today!

E-Bikes are allowed!

Join Us for Our Inaugural 5K Race!

We're excited to announce the Inaugural Irmo Okra Strut 5K Run/Walk, taking place on September 26, 2026 as part of our beloved community festival celebration! Whether you're a seasoned runner looking for a fast, scenic course or a walker wanting to enjoy a morning of fitness and fun, this race is for you.

Event Highlights

✓ Professionally Timed Race - Chip-timed results for all participants

✓ Premium Race Swag - High-quality race t-shirt for all registered participants

✓ Finisher Medals - Beautiful custom medals for everyone who crosses the finish line

✓ Flat Course - A flat, fast route through our community ending at the Okra Strut Parade

✓ Post-Race Celebration - Refreshments and festivities at the finish line

✓ Festival Access - Enjoy the Okra Strut parade and activities after the race

✓ All Abilities Welcome - Runners, joggers, and walkers of all fitness levels encouraged

SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)

BIKE: 21 Miles

RUN: 6 Kilometers

The Dam Tri moves into its 16th season in 2025. Voted the athlete's favorite several years during its existence, this Sprinternational distance event provides a longer distance than your typical sprint tri but doesn't expect quite as much from you as the international distance. The entire triathlon incorporates segments of the Lake Murray Dam. Starting with the 1000 meter lake swim, athletes will be comfortable with or without wetsuits as water temperature will be around 73 degrees. The swim is one large triangle starting alongside the massive spillway of the dam. Once out of the water it is a quick dash to transition and onto the 2 loop mostly flat to rolling bike course. Athletes get to cycle over the dam 4 times and experience the amazing views from atop this monumental structure. The entire run course is held on the dam with an out and back format and is unlike any other run you will experience. Don't miss this exciting event just minutes from downtown Columbia.

Aquabike (swim - bike)

SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)

BIKE: 21 Miles

Aquathlon (swim - run)

SWIM: 1000 Meters (Lake)

RUN: 6 Kilometers

Part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series