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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
1000 Bay Ave., Columbus GA
5K
54–74°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
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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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 52–80°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 52°F · 17% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Location: CSU Woodruff Park 1000 Bay Ave. Cols. GA 31901
Distance: 5K
Date: October 24,2026
Courses:https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6244586170/
Race Start Time: 6:00 PM
Registration Start Time: Race day Registration
Cost: $35
Race Day Cost: $35
Award Categories: Top 3 Overall, Top Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+; Top Firefighter in full gear,
Overall Male & Female Runners, Top Military and Law Enforcement
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by October 1st
Description: Come out and support the local charities by running in the Firefighters 5K!
Packet Pick Up: Big Dog on 11th, Friday Oct 23rd from 12 - 6 PM NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
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