
Kids Run Columbus 2026-07-09 is a running race on July 9, 2026 in Columbus, GA, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
Location: Hardaway High School
Time: 6pm
Start Date: Thursday, June 25
Finish Date: Thursday, July 30
Cost: $20 includes Training, Tshirt, Certificate & $5 discount on target race
Target Race: Lakebottom 1 mile or 5K Sat August 1 - race is at Lakebottom Park not Hardaway High School
Description: 6 week training session for K- 6th Grade - each session will consist of training for 20- 30 minutes and finish with a run from 1/4 mile working up to a mile or more depending on ability. We meet once each week on Thursday from 6-7 pm.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Thursday, 7/9
High
94°
Low
75°
Conditions
Sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
29%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Plan your trip
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From Endurance Grid
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Kids Run Columbus 2026-07-09
Jul 9, 2026