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When
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Where
Lakebottom Park, Columbus GA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
73–91°F · some rain risk
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2025
78–99°F
rain
2024
74–90°F
dry
2023
73–96°F
dry
2022
75–95°F
rain
2021
75–95°F
dry
2020
73–92°F
dry
2019
73–93°F
rain
2018
72–77°F
rain
2017
63–85°F
dry
2016
77–93°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 1
Rain likely · 71–93°F
Saturday, Aug 1starts near 71°F · 47% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Location
- Address: Lakebottom Park 1505 Cherokee Ave Columbus GA
Distance
- Events: 5K and 1 Mile
Date
- Date: August 1, 2026
Course Information
- Start & Finish: Lakebottom Park - race on Road
- 5K Course: View Course
- 1 Mile Course: View Course
Race Start Times
- 5K Start Time: 8 am
- 1 Mile Start Time: 7:30 am
Registration Costs
- 5K Cost: $30
- 1 Mile Cost: $20
Awards
- Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, overall Male & Female
- Masters: Male & Female
- Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above
Additional Information
- Medals: Medal for all 1 mile participants
- T-Shirt: Register by July 24th at 12 noon to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
- Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Running Co 12 West 11th St on Friday, July 31 from 12-6 pm. No pick up on Saturday
Series Participation
- Summer Series: Part of the Columbus Roadrunners Summer Series. If signed up for series do not need to sign up for individual race.
More Information
- Race URL: Lakebottom Park 5K
Course map
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