The Great Escape Triathlon

Go Girl Run is celebrating 14 years!

An All Women’s Half-Marathon & 5k running race that CELEBRATES women, health, and fitness! GO GIRL RUN Columbia is full of glitz and glam for all of our ladies. Every participant gets a custom race shirt, finisher medal and finisher item.

The GO GIRL RUN Columbia is a beautiful place to welcome Women & Girls from all around!

You Are Strong. You Are Amazing. You Go, Girl.

WHEN: Saturday, June 13th, 2026.

Check In: 7:00-8:00 am.

Kids Mile starts at 8:00 am and 5K starts at 8:30 am.

WHERE: Start & Finish: 5th & Court- west of the Callaway County Courthouse.

REGISTRATION:

5K- $20 for early bird entries until March 31st, $25 from April 1st - June 12th, $30 the day of the race.

Kids Mile- $5 for pre-registered entries, $7 entry fee the day of the race.

Register by May 31 to guarantee a t-shirt.

PACKET PICK-UP: Preregister and/or pick up your race packet on Friday, June 12 4:30 - 6 pm • 5th & Nichols at the Street Fair.

AWARDS CEREMONY: After both races are finished at 5th and Court.

AWARDS: Prizes for 1st place overall, men & women (Kids Mile and 5K).

1st, 2nd, & 3rd place medals for men & women in age groups:

Kids Mile: 5 and under, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14

5K: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up

Join us for one of the most fun and unpredictable races of the year—the Sandbagger 8K!

📍 Location: McBaine Katy Trailhead – Mile Marker 169.5

📏 Distance: Certified 8K (out-and-back) – MO21022MU

🗺 Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6170949250/

How it works:

Before the race, you’ll predict your finishing time. Runners start in staggered order based on those predictions. In theory, everyone finishes together—but this race tends to attract some very good liars 😉. The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race, earns bragging rights, and gets to add something to the 3-foot-tall traveling trophy which they keep until next year.

⏰ Important race day info:

• Please arrive before 7:00 AM to make your time prediction

• No race-day or on-site registration will be available

📝 Registration (Online Only – No Race Day Registration):

• 🖥️ All participants must sign up online via RunSignUp

• 🚫 Race day / on-site registration is not available

• ✅ FREE for Columbia Track Club (CTC) members

• Register online through RunSignUp and your entry is free.

👟 Not a CTC member yet?

If you aren't yet a member, you will be asked if you want to purchase a membership. If you purchase the membership, you will receive 100% discount on the race plus other benefits.

💲Non-CTC members: $10.00 entry fee

Ready to take on a new challenge 🏃‍♂️? The Heart of America Marathon awaits you in Columbia, Missouri! Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or looking for your first experience, this urban race is the perfect opportunity to test your limits and enjoy a unique adventure. If you prefer to share the effort, sign up for the Marathon or the Relay Marathon for an unforgettable team experience 🤝.