In 53 days · Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Where
1000 Bay Ave (Woodruff Riverfront Park & 10th St), Columbus GA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
65–84°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–82°F
dry
2024
66–81°F
dry
2023
62–85°F
dry
2022
59–80°F
dry
2021
70–79°F
dry
2020
48–72°F
dry
2019
75–95°F
dry
2018
69–89°F
dry
2017
66–82°F
dry
2016
65–89°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Location: Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
- Distance: 5K
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Course: View Course Map
Race Details
- Race Start Time: 6:00 PM
- Pre-Registration Cost: $40 (until October 2, 2026)
- Race Day Registration Cost: $45 on October 3, 2026
- Shirt Guarantee: Registrations after September 25 will not be guaranteed a shirt.
Registration Information
- In-Person Registration: 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on October 2 at Big Dog Fleet Feet, 12 W 11th St, Columbus GA
- Packet Pick Up: Starting at 4:00 P.M. on Race Day at Woodruff Park
- Shirt Guarantee Warning: You will not be guaranteed a shirt if you register on race day.
- Virtual Participants: Sign-up through the 'Three Rangers Foundation' at https://www.threerangersfoundation.org/virtual-mog-mile
Supporting Organizations
- Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund (LTWF): Provides financial support to members of 75th Ranger Regiment and their families.
- Foundation Background: Founded by Gold Star Parents Jim and Mary Regan in honor of their son, SGT James J. Regan.
- Services Provided: Address critical needs of Rangers unmet by government resources.
- Fundraising Mission: Raise funds exclusive to wounded, injured, and ill active-duty soldiers.
About HOOAH
- Organization Type: HOOAH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating with an all-volunteer board.
- Mission Focus: Support deployed troops, veterans, and their families while preventing veteran suicide.
- Financial Integrity: 100% of donations go directly to supporting their mission. No payments are made to members.
- Support Scope: Assist service members and veterans with financial resources in times of crisis.
Mission and Vision
- Core Mission: Lend support to deployed troops and returning veterans with compassion and empathy.
- Vision Statement: Honor servicemen and women through customized support and needed services.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Engage the public in honoring veterans through dedicated support.
- Contact Information: Visit HOOAH's Website for more info.
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