In 61 days · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
1000 Bay Ave., Columbus GA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
54–74°F · low rain risk
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2025
50–77°F
dry
2024
59–83°F
dry
2023
52–75°F
dry
2022
50–78°F
dry
2021
52–77°F
dry
2020
66–75°F
rain
2019
49–72°F
dry
2018
49–74°F
dry
2017
51–68°F
dry
2016
52–81°F
dry
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About this race
Location
- Address: CSU Woodruff Park 1000 Bay Ave. Cols. GA 31901
Race Details
- Distance: 5K
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Race Start Time: 6:00 PM
- Registration Start Time: Race day Registration
Cost
- Registration Fee: $35
- Race Day Cost: $35
Awards
- Categories: Top 3 Overall, Top Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
- Special Award: Top Firefighter in full gear
- Overall: Male & Female Runners, Top Military and Law Enforcement
T-Shirt
- Guarantee: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by September 1st
Event Description
- Come out and support the local charities by running in the Firefighters 5K!
Packet Pick Up
- Location: Big Dog on 11th
- Date: Friday, Oct 23rd
- Time: From 12 - 6 PM
- Note: NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Course Map
- Link: View Course
Registration
- Link: Register Here
Course map
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