Red Nose Half Marathon
Red Nose Half Marathon is a running race on January 9, 2027 in Columbus, GA.
- Date
- January 9, 2027 (171 days to go)
- Location
- 1100 Broadway, Columbus, GA
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Where: 11th & Broadway
When: January 9,2027 @ 8 am
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6304910341/
the 13.1 mile course starts & finishes at 11th & Broadway following the scenic Columbus Riverwalk.
3 1/2 hour time limit. 16 minutes/per mile Course is a certified course: GA24077WC
Registration Fees: There are no fees to register - it's FREE! There is, however, an optional long sleeve technical shirt offered to runners at a cost of $30. To be guaranteed a shirt you must register with payment no later than December 18. Extras will be ordered and provided on a first come basis.
Packet pick up will be on Friday, January 8, 2027 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 9, 2026 from 645 am - 745 am. We will close sharply at 745 am on Saturday no exceptions. Registration will close 1/7/26 at 5 pm and reopen for in person registration only 1/8/26 at 12 noon.
Awards: Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, Top 3: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 10 year age groups up to 70+; All categories Male & Female.
Medal to 1st 850 that cross the finish line
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
58°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
33%
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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Red Nose Half Marathon
Jan 9, 2027