Beat the Bird 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location: Columbus, GA; Hardaway High School, 2901 College Dr, 31906
Type: RUN

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A holiday series run in Columbus, GA, offering 5K and 10K distances on a road and rails to trails course, with awards and medals.

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Join the Beat the Bird 5K & 10K in Columbus, GA, a welcoming event that's part of the festive Holiday Classic Series. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K distance, traversing a course that combines road sections with rails to trails. This event offers a chance to earn a medal for all participants and compete for awards across various age groups and overall categories. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a run before the holidays.

What to expect

Run a 5K or 10K on a course featuring both road segments and rails to trails.
Compete for awards in overall, masters, and age group categories.
Receive a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.

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Part of the Holiday Classic Series
Medal for all participants
Awards for top finishers
Road & Rails to Trails course

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM EST · From $32.80
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
5K
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM EST · From $38.10
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
10K Member
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM EST · From $32.80
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

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10K Non-Member
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM EST · From $38.10
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

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From the organizer

Location: Hardaway High School Distance: 5K & 10K Date: Nov 21, 2026 Courses: Road & Rails to Trails

5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2717862220

10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5818408765

Race Start Time: 8:00 am for 5K & 10K 5K Cost Per: CRR Member: $30; Non Member : $35 Award Categories: Top 3 overall M/F, Top 1 Masters M/F, Top 3 Age Groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ M/F

Medal for all participants.

Must be registered by Thursday 11/13/26 to be guaranteed shirt.

Description: Part of the Holiday Classic Series. Do not register if you have already registered for the Series. Packet Pick Up: Nov 20, 2026 @ Big Dog Fleet Feet 12 W 11th St from 12 - 6 pm NO RACE DAY PICKUP

Part of the Columbus Roadrunner Holiday Series. If signed up for series do not need to sign up for individual race.

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