In 28 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
100 38th St, Columbus GA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
62–81°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
59–76°F
dry
2024
60–78°F
dry
2023
53–81°F
dry
2022
52–78°F
dry
2021
64–83°F
dry
2020
69–84°F
rain
2019
64–84°F
dry
2018
74–80°F
rain
2017
71–85°F
dry
2016
60–80°F
dry
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About this race
What
- Event: The Mill District, Inc. 2nd Annual Community 5k Race - Great Granny Gallop 5k
Where
- Location: Bibb City Mill District
When
- Date: October 10, 2026
Distance
- Length: 5k
Cost
- Pre-registration: $35 through Oct 9th
- Race Day: $45
Course
- Map: Course Map
Race Start Time
- Time: 8:00 AM
Award Categories
- Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, all Male and Female categories
- Costume Awards: Fastest Granny, Fastest Grandpa, Best Dressed Granny, Best Dressed Grandpa
- T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt, be registered by Sept 17, 2026.
Packet Pick Up
- Date & Time: Friday, October 9 at Big Dog Fleet Feet 3-6 PM: Saturday emergency pick up at race site 7:30-7:45 AM
- Contact: Reggie Luther at rl@:bigdogfleetfeet.com
Extra Fun
- Theme: Dress Like a Granny
- Purpose: Race for a Cause, Build a Stronger Community
- Incentives: Free food ticket for all participants
- Refreshments: Snacks & hydration at finish for all participants
Race Parking
- Information: Look for signs for race day parking
Beneficiary
- Support: Proceeds will support educational initiatives and programming benefiting community partners
- Partners: Growing Room, Jordan High School Culinary Arts Program, Micah's Promise, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Medical Partner
- Partner: Valley Healthcare System
Mission
- Objective: To develop and implement community-based strategies
- Focus: Enhance economic opportunity, build healthy neighborhoods, improve early childhood education
- Vision: Access to high-quality education, affordable housing, economic opportunity
- Community-Centered: Focus on growing a sense of community
More Information
- Website: More Info
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 9 – 11, 2026.
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