Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler

United States flag Columbus, Georgia, United States

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Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler runsignup.com
Date 17 Jul, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $30.00
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Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler

About the event

Location: Start @ Lake Oliver Marina @ 5501 River Rd; Finish @ Big Dog Uptown on 11th St.
Distance: 5 Miles
Date: July 17, 2027
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6113923351/
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: Early-Bird Registration: $30 through July 3; Price increases to $40 on July 4 - July 16; July 17 onsite registration only from 12 noon - 7 pm. No race day registration!
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 70+; Male / Female in all categories
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by July 9th at 12 noon
Description: A point to point 5 mile race! We suggest parking near the finish with a friend and take one car to the start line. THERE WILL NOT BE BUSES TO TAKE YOU TO THE START OR FINISH LINE. 

Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street on Friday, July 16th from 12 - 7 PM  ONLY

Part of the CRR Summer Series. If registered for Summer Series do not need to sign up for individual race.

Beneficiary: Lifebridge Child Advocacy YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2egjSTCXVY

Races offered

17Jul

5 Miler

Running

Distance
8K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for July in Columbus.

Temperature23.4° / 33.7°
Feels like26.8° / 36.3°
Sunshine hours11h 47m
Rainfall3.8 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity73.0%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossVery high
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:44
Sunset20:46

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Columbus is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering Alabama. It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning.

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