Lakebottom Park 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- Lakebottom Park, Columbus, GA
- Distance
- 5K · 1 mile
From the Organizer
Location: Lakebottom Park 1505 Cherokee Ave Columbus GA
Distance: 5K and 1 Mile
Date: August 1, 2026
Course: Start & Finish Lakebottom Park - race on Road
5K Course
1 mile course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2175822202
Race Start Time 5K: 8 am; 1 Mile Start Time: 730 am;
Cost 5K: $30; 1 mile: $20
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, overall Male & Female; Masters Male & Female; Age group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above,
Medal for all 1 mile participants
T-Shirt: Register by July 24th at 12 noon to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Running Co 12 West 11th St on Friday, July 31 from 12-6 pm. No pick up on Saturday
Part of the Columbus Roadrunners Summer Series. If signed up for series do not need to sign up for individual race.
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
93°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
37%
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?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lakebottom Park 5K?
- Lakebottom Park 5K is a running race held in Columbus, Georgia on August 1, 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 Lakebottom Park 5K?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia at Lakebottom Park, Columbus, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lakebottom Park 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lakebottom Park 5K
Aug 1, 2026