Event Description
Come out and play at Sesquicentennial State Park for the Spring Into Sesqui 5K. This race is open to all runners, joggers, walkers, dog walkers, or anyone who wants to get out and get some fresh air and exercise. The Spring Into Sesqui 5K will be a combined trail/road course, so strollers are not recommended.
Visit a hidden gem in the heart of Columbia, and explore this wonderful CCC achievement. We will have race timing for all participants, and this event is for all skill levels from first time runners to competitive runners - everyone is invited. The Spring Into Sesqui 5K starts at 10 AM on Saturday May 2, 2020.
Registration is $25 per person plus registration fees, and includes your race bib, a race T-shirt, souvenirs and you will be eligible for door prizes and top place race finish prizes. T-shirts are guaranteed only if you register before April 17, 2019. Same day registration is available for $30 per person and you must be registered prior to 9:30 AM. Cash only for same day registration.
Spend the day at Sesquicentennial State Park, and visit a unique and special place in South Carolina. All proceeds from this event will help support trail maintenance and construction at Sesquicentennial State Park. Help support a terrific park and join the fun!
Camping is available at a special reduced rate at Sesquicentennial State Park during the Spring Into Sesqui 5K weekend. Please visit www.southcarolinaparks.com or call 1-866-345-7275 to make reservations. Use promo code 5KSAVE20 for a discount of 20% off when making your reservations for campsites for the Spring Into Sesqui 5K. Promo Code is valid only from May 1 through May 3, 2020 at Sesquicentennial State Park.
The Spring Into Sesqui 5K is the fifth of six scheduled events for the 2020 South Carolina State Parks Come Out & Play 5K Race Series, which includes these 5Ks:
January 1, 2020 at 1:00 PM– Devils Fork State Park – First Day 5K Ranger Run & Loon Lunge
February 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM – Sadlers Creek State Park - Fox Squirrel 5K
March 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM – Hickory Knob State Resort – Leprechaun Leap 5K
April 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM – Huntington Beach State Park - Gator Gauntlet 5K
May 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM – Sesquicentennial State Park – Spring Into Sesqui 5K
June 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM – Oconee State Park – Hill Hoppin' 5K
Be a part of the fun by entering in one or as many races as you like. All races will be held rain or shine, and are meant to be a fun experience for anyone. You can race as hard as you want, or just take a stroll through the park. Please join us in visiting and supporting your beautiful South Carolina State Parks. Bring or pick up your Ultimate Outsider Guide Book and get your Sesquicentennial State Park stamp and visit several other nearby South Carolina State Parks after the race.
For more information, please contact Jim Stanton, SC State Parks Program Coordinator, by calling (864) 918-8475 or at jstanton@scprt.com .
