Columbus Firecracker5k run

from the EAST (Spartanburg) -- Leave I-26 at NC Exit 67 (Columbus/Tryon). When you reach the exit roundabout, go 1/4 way around to East on Rt-108 into Columbus. Turn right at the first traffic signal onto Walker St. Go one long block and turn left onto Ward St. Proceed to the Post Office parking lot on the right.

from the WEST (Asheville) -- Leave I-26 at NC Exit 67 (Columbus/Tryon). On the exit ramp bear right to Columbus/Tryon. When you reach the exit roundabout, go 3/4 way around to East on Rt-108 into Columbus. Turn right at the first traffic signal onto Walker St. Go one long block and turn left onto Ward St. Proceed to the Post Office parking lot on the right.

from the EAST (Charlotte) -- Leave US-74 at NC Exit 163 (Columbus/Mill Spring). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Rt-108 West. Continue into Columbus. Turn left at the traffic signal onto S. Peak St. Go one block and turn right onto Ward St. The Post Office parking lot is on the left.

EVERYONE -- The above directions for navigating to the Post Office parking lot in Columbus are based upon the expectation that Rt-108 (E. Mills St.) will be closed between Walker St. and S. Peak St., and that the recommended streets will be available. If this changes, traffic police may require you to use an alternate route. Follow police directions if they're different than shown here, use caution, allow plenty of time and be safe.