Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
Beat the Bird 5K & 10K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Columbus, GA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Location: Hardaway High School
Distance: 5K & 10K
Date: Nov 21, 2026
Courses: Road & Rails to Trails
5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2717862220
10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5818408765
Race Start Time: 8:00 am for 5K & 10K
5K Cost Per: CRR Member: $30; Non Member: $35
Award Categories: Top 3 overall M/F, Top 1 Masters M/F, Top 3 Age Groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ M/F
Medal for all participants.
Must be registered by Thursday 11/13/26 to be guaranteed shirt.
Description: Part of the Holiday Classic Series. Do not register if you have already registered for the Series.
Packet Pick Up: Nov 20, 2026 @ Big Dog Fleet Feet 12 W 11th St from 12 - 6 pm NO RACE DAY PICKUP
Part of the Columbus Roadrunner Holiday Series. If signed up for series do not need to sign up for individual race.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, GA
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beat the Bird 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
121
Days to train
- Race
- Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
Nov 21, 2026