You Matter 5K: Sponsored by the SDA Church 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
This 5K hosted on Sunday, September 20, is organized to promote mental health and create awareness on suicide prevention month. Proceeds will benefit the HOPE Fund at pastoral Institute, a renowned counseling center in our community, serving Columbus GA, or more than 50 years.
What is H.O.P.E.? This is the Pastoral Institutes budget to support people who are in a tight financial situation that doesn't allow them to prioritize their mental health and put wellness needs first. H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Other People Endure.
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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You Matter 5K: Sponsored by the SDA Church
Sep 20, 2026