Upcoming Races in Columbus

Endurance Grid lists 22 races in Columbus, Georgia, from July 2026 to April 2027.

22
Upcoming races
1
Sports covered

Host City

About Columbus, GA

Population

204,383

as of 2023

City Elevation

344 ft

Nearest Airport

CSG

Columbus Airport

Major Hub

ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Columbus, GA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Columbus, Georgia on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

22 races in Columbus

July 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

2 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Columbus, GA (27)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 92° / 73°·344 ft city elevation
Jul
18
Sat
Running
Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler
12 W 11th St., Columbus, GA
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 93° / 74°·344 ft city elevation

August 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

6 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in August.
Aug
1
Sat
Running
Lakebottom Park 5K
Lakebottom Park, Columbus, GA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 93° / 74°·344 ft city elevation
Aug
1
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Columbus, GA (31)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 93° / 74°·344 ft city elevation
Aug
8
Sat
Running
3rd Annual Hustle for Health Centers 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Block Party (Shirt deadline has ended as of 8/6/2025)
1600 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 93° / 74°·344 ft city elevation
Aug
8
Sat
Running
4th Annual Hustle for Health Centers Fun Run
1600 Fort Benning Rd., Columbus, GA
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 93° / 74°·344 ft city elevation
Aug
15
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Columbus, GA (33)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 92° / 73°·344 ft city elevation
Aug
29
Sat
Running
Country’s Midnight Express 5K
Country Barbecue, Columbus, GA
5K
Avg 91° / 72°·344 ft city elevation

September 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

3 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Columbus, GA (36)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 90° / 71°·344 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Riverwalk 10K
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
10K
Avg 88° / 69°·344 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Columbus, GA (38)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 87° / 67°·344 ft city elevation

October 2026 Columbus, Georgia Races

5 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Columbus, GA (40)
1300 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 83° / 62°·344 ft city elevation
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
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

3 upcoming races in Columbus, Georgia in November.
Nov
6
Fri
Running
Light Up the Valley 5K Glow Run
727 54th st, Columbus, GA
5K · Other
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
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

March 2027 Columbus, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race 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

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

Just Outside Columbus

Races near Columbus

Sportsplex Triathlon for Kids 2026
Sat, Aug 1
1001 Andrews Road, Opelika, AL
28 mi away
Walk for Life + 5K
Sat, Oct 10
1001 Sportsplex Pkwy, Opelika, AL
28 mi away
FDR Memorial Candlelight Tour 5K
Sat, Nov 21
Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce Building, Warm Springs, GA
31 mi away
Let’s Move Lee County
Sun, Jul 26
1150 S Gay St, Auburn, AL
32 mi away
Mercy Medical Run
Sat, Oct 3
1150 S Gay St, Auburn, AL
32 mi away
4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE
Sat, May 15
1150 S Gay Street, Auburn, AL
32 mi away
2026 Auburn Toys for Tots 5K/10K
Sat, Dec 12
807 Wrights Mill Road, Auburn, AL
33 mi away
Beat Bama Run Fest 5K and 1 Mile
Sun, Nov 1
Auburn University Campus - Cater Lawn, Auburn University, AL
33 mi away
Chi Omega and Farmhouse Color Run
Sat, Aug 29
201 Wire Road, Auburn, AL
34 mi away
Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk
Sat, Nov 14
Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL
35 mi away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Preston, GA
Sat, Nov 7
3420 Co Road 124, Preston, GA
36 mi away
Running for Rotary
Sat, Sep 19
100 Hunnicutt Place, Lagrange, GA
38 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Columbus, Georgia?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 22 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 August and October.
What race distances can you find in Columbus?+
Upcoming races in Columbus cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
What other cities near Columbus have races?+
Nearby race cities include Auburn.