Carolina Marathon Association

The goals of the Carolina Marathon Association are to promote health and fitness; establish the Greater Columbia area as a nationally recognized center for running events, primarily long distance; promote the community and economic development by enhancing the Greater Columbia area's reputation regionally and nationally; improve the public health by promoting appropriate physical activity; provide opportunities for participation of youth in health and fitness activities; position CMA to submit competitive bids for future championship and Olympic Trial events:

1995 Women's Marathon National Championships

1996 Women's Marathon Olympic Trials

1997 Women's Marathon National Championships

1998 Women's 8K National Championships

1999 Women's 8K National Championships

2000 US Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon

2001 Women's 8K National Championships

"Hosting such prestigious, national women's running events has come
to be a source of tremendous pride for our community."
- Mayor Bob Coble, Columbia, SC.

Board of Directors
Russ Pate
Rick Noble
Jeanna Moffett (ex officio)
Elaine Taylor
Sue Porter
Sarah Blackwell
Carl Klein

Carolina Marathon Association
PO Box 5092
Columbia, SC 29250
(803) 731-2100
Email: info@carolinamarathon.org