Holiday Classic Series
- Date
- October 31 – December 19, 2026
- Location
- Various Places, Columbus, GA
- Distance
- Race Series
From the Organizer
- Saturday, October 31, 2026- Big Dog Howl 5K - 8 am
- Saturday, November 21, 2026- Beat the Bird 5K & 10K - 8 am
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 - Big Dog Jingle 5K - 9 am
- Registration Fees: $80 CRR Members; $90 Nonmember
Price includes entry into all races, race specific swag, post race food/drinks, chip timing, awards for individual races. Medal for running all 3 races.
Do not need to sign up for individual races if signed up for series.
Awards: Medal for running all 3 Holiday Classic Series races given after last race.
Happy Running! Best way to keep those winter blahs away join us each month for an invigorating run!
THANKS FOR BRINGING THE CHEER:
The Holiday Classic Series is brought to you by sponsors of Columbus Road Runners and Big Dog Fleet Feet.
Mark Casto Personal Injury Law Firm
Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama
Lockwood Partners
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 Holiday Classic Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
145
Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Classic Series
- Date
- October 31 – December 19, 2026
- Location
- Various Places, Columbus, GA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Holiday Classic Series?
- Holiday Classic Series 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 Holiday Classic Series?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia at Various Places, Columbus, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday Classic Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday Classic Series
Oct 31, 2026