Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K
Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Columbus, GA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 September 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
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
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 5 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.
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93
Days to train
- Race
- Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
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Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K
Oct 24, 2026