The Anime 5k
The Anime 5k is a running race on March 27, 2027 in Columbus, GA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- March 27, 2027 (190 days to go)
- Location
- 12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎌 THE ANIME 5K ⚡🔥
YOUR ANIME ARC STARTS HERE.
Run it. Walk it. Cosplay it. LIVE IT.
Join us for an epic Anime 5K where every mile feels like the start of your next adventure! Grab your crew, show up in your favorite anime-inspired gear, and get ready to run, walk, and LIVE your anime arc. 🏃♀️⚡🎌
🌟 RACE INFORMATION
📅 DATE
Saturday, March 27, 2027
🏃 DISTANCE
5K Fun Walk/Run
⏰ RACE START
8:30 AM
📍 LOCATION
12 W 11th St.
Columbus, GA 31901
ROUTE: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6777183851/
💰 REGISTRATION
$30 through March 26
$40 on March 27
👕 RACE T-SHIRT
Register by March 15, 2027 at noon to guarantee your race shirt!
⚠️ Registrations after March 15 are NOT guaranteed a T-shirt.
Shirt availability is based on registration and shirt inventory.
🎟️ PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, March 26
📍 Big Dog Fleet Feet
12 W 11th Street
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
Race Morning — Saturday, March 27
📍 Big Dog Fleet Feet
12 W 11th Street
⏰ 6:45–7:45 AM
🏆 AWARDS
Awards will be presented to:
🥇 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall
🏆 1st Masters
Age Groups
Under 14 • 15–19 • 20–29 • 30–39 • 40–49 • 50–59 • 60–69 • 70+
Male & Female categories
A portion of the race proceeds will be allocated for scholarships to afford students interested in the healthcare profession the opportunity to experience, expose, and cultivate career paths into medicine.
⚡ READY TO START YOUR ARC?
Grab your friends.
Pick your character.
Lace up your shoes.
Your next adventure starts at the starting line. 🎌🔥
📧 Questions?
Contact: lightningsportsracing@gmail.com
Events
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
49°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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190
Days to train
- Race
- The Anime 5k
- Date
- March 27, 2027
- Location
- 12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
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The Anime 5k
Mar 27, 2027