Upcoming Races in Columbus

Endurance Grid lists 16 races in Columbus, Georgia, from October 2026 to April 2027.

16
Races
1
Sport

Racing in Columbus

The Columbus race calendar is busiest in October, November, and March. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, Half Marathon, 10K, 1 Mile, and Marathon.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

204,383

as of 2023

City Elevation

344 ft

Nearest Airport

CSG

Columbus Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Columbus, GA

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16 races in Columbus

October 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

5 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in October.
Oct
23
Fri
Running
2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 76° / 54°·344 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K
1000 Bay Ave., Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 76° / 53°·344 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Sims Vickers Memorial Let It Shine 5K
Kinnett Stadium, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 76° / 53°·344 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Big Dog Howl 5K
12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 73° / 51°·344 ft city elevation
Oct–Dec
31–19
Sat–Sat
Running
Holiday Classic Series
Various Places, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 73° / 51°·344 ft city elevation

November 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

5 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in November.
Nov
2
Mon
Running
Porch Dog to Big Dog - November
12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 73° / 50°·344 ft city elevation
Nov
6
Fri
Running
Light Up the Valley 5K Glow Run
727 54th st, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 71° / 49°·344 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Columbus, GA (45)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 71° / 48°·344 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
12th Annual Viking Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
2020 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 71° / 48°·344 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Beat the Bird 5K & 10K
Hardaway High School, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 67° / 45°·344 ft city elevation

December 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Georgia in December.
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Big Dog Jingle
12 W 11th ST, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 60° / 40°·344 ft city elevation

January 2027 Columbus, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Georgia in January.
Jan
9
Sat
Running
Red Nose Half Marathon
1100 Broadway, Columbus, GA
Half Marathon
Avg 58° / 38°·344 ft city elevation

February 2027 Columbus, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Georgia in February.
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Run for MercyMed 5k
12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 66° / 44°·344 ft city elevation

March 2027 Columbus, Georgia Races

2 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in March.
Mar
20–27
Sat–Sat
Running
Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Columbus, GA
5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 71° / 48°·344 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
The Anime 5k
12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 73° / 49°·344 ft city elevation

April 2027 Columbus, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Georgia in April.
Apr
24
Sat
Running
2027 Walk for Autism Resource Fair
727 54th St, Columbus, GA
Avg 80° / 56°·344 ft city elevation

Races near Columbus

Dec
4–6
Fri–Sun
Running
RUN Callaway
27 miles away4500 Southern Pine Drive, Pine Mountain, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 60° / 37°
Jul
31
Sat
Triathlon
2027 Sportsplex Tri for Kids and Small Fry Tri
28 miles away1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, AL
Sprint
Avg 89° / 70°·719 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
FDR Memorial Candlelight Tour 5K
31 miles awayMeriwether County Chamber of Commerce Building, Warm Springs, GA
5K
Avg 64° / 38°·852 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Tutu Trot 5k
32 miles away1150 S. Gay Street, Auburn, AL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 74° / 54°·662 ft city elevation
May
15
Sat
Running
4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE
32 miles away1150 S Gay Street, Auburn, AL
Avg 81° / 60°·662 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Active Auburn Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run
33 miles away100 N College Street, Auburn, AL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 60° / 39°·662 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
2026 Auburn Toys for Tots 5K/10K
33 miles away1150 South Gay Street, Auburn, AL
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 38°·662 ft city elevation
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Beat Bama Food Drive's 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
33 miles awayAuburn University Campus - Cater Lawn, Auburn University, AL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 69° / 48°·661 ft city elevation
Feb
20–21
Sat–Sun
Running
War Eagle Run Fest
34 miles away251 S Donahue Dr, Auburn University, AL
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 62° / 40°·661 ft city elevation
Nov–Dec
14–1
Sat–Tue
Running
Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk
35 miles awayTown Creek Park, Auburn, AL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 43°·662 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Preston, GA
36 miles away3420 Co Road 124, Preston, GA
5K
Avg 70° / 46°·402 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Tour de Tinsel 5K
39 miles away110 Smith Street, Lagrange, GA
5K
Avg 65° / 39°·742 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Columbus, Georgia?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 16 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Columbus?
Columbus hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Columbus?
Races in Columbus run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Columbus?
Upcoming races in Columbus cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.