The Anime 5k
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About this race
🎌 THE ANIME 5K ⚡🔥
YOUR ANIME ARC STARTS HERE.
Run it. Walk it. Cosplay it. LIVE IT.
Join us for an epic Anime 5K where every mile feels like the start of your next adventure! Grab your crew, show up in your favorite anime-inspired gear, and get ready to run, walk, and LIVE your anime arc. 🏃♀️⚡🎌
🌟 RACE INFORMATION:
📅 DATE
Saturday, March 27, 2027
🏃 DISTANCE
5K Fun Walk/Run
⏰ RACE START
8:30 AM
📍 LOCATION
12 W 11th St.
Columbus, GA 31901
ROUTE: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6777183851/
💰 REGISTRATION
$30 through March 26
$40 on March 27
👕 RACE T-SHIRT
Register by March 15, 2027 at noon to guarantee your race shirt!
⚠️ Registrations after March 15 are NOT guaranteed a T-shirt.
Shirt availability is based on registration and shirt inventory.
🎟️ PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, March 26
📍 Big Dog Fleet Feet
12 W 11th Street
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
Race Morning — Saturday, March 27
📍 Big Dog Fleet Feet
12 W 11th Street
⏰ 6:45–7:45 AM
🏆 AWARDS
Awards will be presented to:
🥇 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall
🏆 1st Masters
Age Groups
Under 14 • 15–19 • 20–29 • 30–39 • 40–49 • 50–59 • 60–69 • 70+
Male & Female categories
A portion of the race proceeds will be allocated for scholarships to afford students interested in the healthcare profession the opportunity to experience, expose, and cultivate career paths into medicine.
⚡ READY TO START YOUR ARC?
Grab your friends.
Pick your character.
Lace up your shoes.
Your next adventure starts at the starting line. 🎌🔥
📧 Questions?
Contact: [email protected]
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