In 76 days · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Various Places, Columbus GA
5K
54–73°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–65°F
dry
2024
63–80°F
dry
2023
53–63°F
dry
2022
58–74°F
rain
2021
50–68°F
dry
2020
50–66°F
dry
2019
43–75°F
rain
2018
51–78°F
dry
2017
45–70°F
dry
2016
60–87°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 - Big Dog Howl 5K - 8 am
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Beat the Bird 5K & 10K - 8 am
- Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 - Big Dog Jingle 5K - 9 am
💰 Registration Information
- Fees: $80 CRR Members: $90 Nonmember
- Includes: Entry into all races, race specific swag, post race food/drinks, chip timing, awards for individual races.
- Medal: For running all 3 races.
- Series Sign Up: Do not need to sign up for individual races if signed up for series.
🏅 Awards
- Medal: A medal for running all 3 Holiday Classic Series races will be given after the last race.
🎉 Message
Happy Running! Best way to keep those winter blahs away join us each month for an invigorating run!
🌟 Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Holiday Classic Series is brought to you by sponsors of Columbus Road Runners and Big Dog Fleet Feet.
🔗 Additional Sponsors
- Drain King Plumbing
- Kim Mixon Real Estate Team
- Mark Casto Personal Injury Law Firm
- Revive Performance Therapy
🔗 More Sponsors
- Rumble Boxing Mid-City Yards
- Aflac
- Columbus Foot and Ankle
- Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama
- DS Real Estate
🔗 Final Sponsors
- EMC Engineering Services Inc.
- Gentle Dentistry
- Iron Bank Coffee Co.
- Ragan Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Hughston Clinic
For more information, please visit the official race page: Holiday Classic Series.
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