From the Organizer
What: Big Dog Howl
When: October 31,2026
Distance: 5K
Cost: $30 until Oct 11th; $35 on Oct. 12th - 24th; $40 race day Oct 25th. Race is part of CRR Holiday Series, do not need to sign up for individual race if registered for series.
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6279386878/
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, 1st masters, under 14, 15-19, 10-yr age groups up to 70+; all Male and Female categories
Best Costumes - Prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
T-Shirt: Yes, to be guaranteed a shirt be registered by October 23, 2026 by noon.
Description: Ever wanted to run in a race and no one know who you are? This is your chance to show us what you got - get creative and run fast because there may be something spooky out there! Our annual Big Dog Howl 5K will be held in Uptown Columbus again this year so come on out and enjoy a spooktacular good time! Prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place best costume winners!
Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 30at Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street from 12-6 PM, Saturday Oct 31 at Big Dog 645 - 745 AM
More info Contact: Reggie Luther at rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com
Beneficiary: Easter Seals
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
22%
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 Big Dog Howl 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Big Dog Howl 5K?
- Big Dog Howl 5K is a running race held in Columbus, Georgia on October 31, 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 Big Dog Howl 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia at 12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Big Dog Howl 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Big Dog Howl 5K
Oct 31, 2026