In 115 days · Sat, Jan 9, 2027
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When
Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Where
1100 Broadway, Columbus GA
Distance
Half
Typical weather
40–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
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
Race Details
- Where: 11th & Broadway
- When: January 9, 2027 @ 8 am
- Course: View Course Map
- Start & Finish: 13.1 mile course starts & finishes at 11th & Broadway following the scenic Columbus Riverwalk.
Time Limit
- Limit: 3 1/2 hour time limit
- Pace: 16 minutes/per mile
- Certification: Course is a certified course: GA24077WC
Registration
- Fees: There are no fees to register - it's FREE!
- Shirt: Optional long sleeve technical shirt offered at a cost of $30
- Deadline: To be guaranteed a shirt, register with payment by December 18
- Extras: Additional shirts will be ordered and provided on a first come basis
Packet Pickup
- Dates: Friday, January 8, 2027 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday Pickup: January 9, 2027 from 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
- Closing: No exceptions - will close sharply at 7:45 AM on Saturday
- Registration: Closes on 1/7/26 at 5 PM and reopens for in-person registration only on 1/8/26 at 12 noon
Awards
- Categories: Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, Top 3: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 10 year age groups up to 70+
- Gender: All categories Male & Female
- Medals: Medal to the 1st 850 that cross the finish line
More Information
For further details, visit the race page: Red Nose Half Marathon.
Course map
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