Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Member · 5k Non-member · 10K Member & more
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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, GA
Population
204,383
as of 2023
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.
166
Days to train
- Race
- Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beat the Bird 5K & 10K?
- Beat the Bird 5K & 10K is a running race held in Columbus, Georgia on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Beat the Bird 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia at Hardaway High School, Columbus, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beat the Bird 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
Nov 21, 2026