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Saturday, January 9th, 2027
1100 Broadway, Columbus GA
Half
40–57°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
57–75°F
dry
2025
26–46°F
dry
2024
42–62°F
rain
2023
44–56°F
dry
2022
44–72°F
rain
2021
33–46°F
dry
2020
37–62°F
dry
2019
43–56°F
dry
2018
46–65°F
dry
2017
24–46°F
dry
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About this race
Event Location
Where: 1100 Broadway, Columbus, GA
Event Date and Time
When: January 9, 2027 @ 8 am
Course Information
- Distance: 13.1 miles
- Start and Finish: 11th & Broadway
- Route: Following the scenic Columbus Riverwalk
- Certification: View Course
Time Limit
- Overall Limit: 3 1/2 hours
- Pace: 16 minutes per mile
- Certification Number: GA24077WC
Registration Fees
- Cost: FREE to register
- Optional Shirt: Long sleeve technical shirt for $30
- Shirt Guarantee: Register with payment by December 18
- Extras: Ordered on a first come basis
Packet Pickup Information
- Date: Friday, January 8, 2027 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027 from 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
- Closing Time: Sharp at 7:45 AM on Saturday, no exceptions
- Registration: Closes 1/7/27 at 5 PM and reopens for in-person registration on 1/8/27 at noon
Awards Information
- Categories: Top 3 Overall, Top Masters
- Age Groups: Top 3: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 10 year age groups up to 70+
- Gender: All categories for Male & Female
- Medals: First 850 finishers will receive a medal
More Information
For further details, visit the official race page: Red Nose Half Marathon.
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