
From the Organizer
Michelob Ultra and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company are proud to present the 5th annual Flint River Entertainment Complex 5K Race Series hosted at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre in Downtown Albany.
The Race Series will have two registration options. Runners who only want to participate in a single 5K Event should choose their race of choice, and pay a $30 registration fee. Single race registration fees will include entry to the race and a race day t-shirt. Runners who would like to participate in the complete race series (all three races) should choose the FREC 5K Race Series – All 3 Races option, and pay a $75 registration fee. Series race registration fees will include entry to all three 5K race events, a t-shirt for each race, and a commemorative series medal (must complete all three races to receive a medal).
There will also be a 1- Mile Fun Run open to all ages, available for $10 (does not include a race series shirt).
*Each race will start and finish at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Each event will have its own unique course.
RACE SCHEDULE
October 3 - 9 AM - FREC 5K Race Series (Pink Run presented by Phoebe Putney Health System)
October 24 - 9 AM - FREC 5K Race Series (Monster Dash presented by Five Star Credit Union)
November 21 - 9 AM - FREC 5K Race Series (Turkey Trot presented by CBS44 South GA TV)
Runners will be able to pick up race packets on race day during registration time, prior to the start of each race.
Grand Prizes will be presented at the end of the final 5K event for the overall best time in all three races - 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place. Runners must participate in all three races to be considered for Grand Prize and to receive a race series medal.
Good luck and let’s have fun!
Events
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 Albany 3 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
67,939
as of 2023
Elevation
182 ft
Nearest Airport
ABY
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 144 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
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From Endurance Grid
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FREC 5k Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Oct 3, 2026