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Lakebottom Park 5K

Name: Lakebottom Park 5K
Start: 2026-08-01T11:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-01T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Columbus, GA

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5K · 1 mi

Aug 1, 2026 • 7:30 AM EDTColumbus, Georgia, US

On our calendar since Jul 2015

Georgia 5K

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Location: Lakebottom Park 1505 Cherokee Ave Columbus GA
Distance: 5K and 1 Mile
Date: August 1, 2026
Course: Start & Finish Lakebottom Park - race on Road

5K Course

1 mile course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2175822202

Race Start Time 5K: 8 am; 1 Mile Start Time: 730 am;
Cost 5K: $30; 1 mile: $20
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,

Medal for all 1 mile participants
T-Shirt: Register by July 24th at 12 noon to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Running Co 12 West 11th St on Friday, July 31 from 12-6 pm. No pick up on Saturday

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

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