
2026 Mogadishu Mile 5K Run is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Columbus, GA, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
Location: Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
Distance: 5K
Date: October 3, 2026
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6579774818/
Race Start Time: 6:00 PM
Pre-Registration Cost: $40 (until October 2, 2026)*
In-Person Registration & Packet Pick Up: 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on October 2 at Big Dog Fleet Feet 12 W 11th St, Columbus GA, and starting at 4:00 P.M. on Race Day at Woodruff Park.*
*If you register AFTER Sept 18, you will NOT be guaranteed a shirt.
Race Day Registration Cost: $45 (Oct 3,2026) You will NOT be guaranteed a shirt!
NOTE: If you are participating in a virtual capacity, you will need to sign-up through the 'Three Rangers Foundation' at https://www.threerangersfoundation.org/virtual-mog-mile
Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund (LTWF) is an active duty, casualty assistance, recovery, transition and Veterans organization that has provided over $21 million in financial support to members of 75th Ranger Regiment and their families. The organization was founded by Gold Star Parents Jim and Mary Regan to honor the life and legacy of their son, SGT James J. Regan, after he was Killed In Action in Iraq in 2007.
Since inception in 2008, LTWF has worked closely with the Ranger Regiment and the USSOCOM Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition) to address the ongoing needs of our Rangers. Over nearly 20 years, LTWF has shaped Ranger specific programs that fill the needs that are not being met by the government and other organizations.
Each year LTWF works tirelessly through various fundraising and awareness events to raise much needed funds to meet the needs signaled from the Ranger Regiment and are offered exclusively to the wounded, injured and ill active-duty members of the 75th Ranger Regiment and their families.
If you cannot be present for the in-person 5k run in Columbus, GA, you can run virtually and support the LTWF buy purchasing our Official 2026 MOG Mile T-Shirt by visiting our online store at https://leadthewayfund.deco-apparel.com/
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
204,383
as of 2023
City Elevation
344 ft
Nearest Airport
CSG
Columbus Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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