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Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler

Sat, Jul 17, 2027
In 256 days
Columbus, GA
12 W 11th St.

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2026

76–93°F

dry

2025

75–91°F

dry

2024

76–94°F

dry

2023

72–95°F

dry

2022

71–92°F

dry

2021

73–91°F

dry

2020

74–96°F

dry

2019

75–98°F

dry

2018

75–92°F

rain

2017

71–83°F

rain

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About this race

Location: Start @ Lake Oliver Marina @ 5501 River Rd; Finish @ Big Dog Uptown on 11th St.
Distance: 5 Miles
Date: July 17, 2027
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6113923351/
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: Early-Bird Registration: $30 through July 3; Price increases to $40 on July 4 - July 16; July 17 onsite registration only from 12 noon - 7 pm. No race day registration!
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 70+; Male / Female in all categories
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by July 9th at 12 noon
Description: A point to point 5 mile race! We suggest parking near the finish with a friend and take one car to the start line. THERE WILL NOT BE BUSES TO TAKE YOU TO THE START OR FINISH LINE. 

Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street on Friday, July 16th from 12 - 7 PM  ONLY

Part of the CRR Summer Series. If registered for Summer Series do not need to sign up for individual race.

Beneficiary: Lifebridge Child Advocacy YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2egjSTCXVY

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