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Freedom 250 5K

Name: Freedom 250 5K
Start: 2026-06-27T08:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Columbus, GA

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Jun 27, 2026 · Columbus, Georgia, US

On our calendar since Mar 2025

Georgia 5K

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Freedom 250 5K - Celebrating 250 years of the US Army

Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 8 am

Location: Downtown with start on Broadway near 11th St & Broadway intersection and finish on 11th St near Momma Goldbergs

Course: Uptown Columbus & Riverwalk https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6444749101/

Cost: $30 through June 13, increases to $35 June 14-20, $40 June 21 -June 26, $45 race day June 27

Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Male & Female; Masters Male & Female: Age Group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above. Top 3 Military. Male / Female in all categories

T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a T-shirt be signed up by June 19 @ 12 noon.

Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street on Friday, June 26th from 12-6 PM and Saturday June 27th from 7 - 745 am.

Festivities: Post race snacks and refreshment.

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Freedom 250 5K

Overview

Run Vibes summary

Freedom 250 5K - Celebrating 250 years of the US Army

Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 8 am

Course: Uptown Columbus & Riverwalk https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6444749101/

Cost: $30 through June 13, increases to $35 June 14-20, $40 June 21 -June 26, $45 race day June 27

Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Male & Female; Masters Male & Female: Age Group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above. Top 3 Military. Male / Female in all categories

T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a T-shirt be signed up by June 19 @ 12 noon.

Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street on Friday, June 26th from 12-6 PM and Saturday June 27th from 7 - 745 am.

Festivities: Post race snacks and refreshment.

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