Seventh Day Adventist You Matter 5K is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Columbus, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
From the Organizer
You Matter 5K sponsored by Seventh Day Adventist Church
Run.Walk.Live
Raise Awareness, Promote Mental Health, Choose Life
Location: 12 W 11th St
Distance: 1 mile fun run and 5K
Date: Sunday September 20, 2026
Course: 5K https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6421187467
Course: 1 mile: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6744827203/
Race Start Time: 730 am for 1 mile, 8 am for 5K
Cost: $25 for 5K; $20 for 1 mile
Awards 5K only: 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 70+; Male / Female in all categories
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by September 11th at 12 noon
Packet Pick up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th St on Friday, Sept 18 from 3-6 pm and Sunday, Sept 20 645 - 725 am
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
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
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From Endurance Grid
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Seventh Day Adventist You Matter 5K
Sep 20, 2026