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12 walking events in Columbus, Georgia

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  • Run for MercyMed 5k [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Where : Iron Bank Coffee

    Date: February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Course : Broadway, Riverwalk, Uptown Online Map

    Cost : $30 thru Feb. 20th; $40 on Feb. 28nd To be guaranteed an event shirt must be...

    Where : Iron Bank Coffee

    Date: February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Course : Broadway, Riverwalk, Uptown Online Map

    Cost : $30 thru Feb. 20th; $40 on Feb. 28nd To be guaranteed an event shirt must be registered by Feb 20th!

    Awards : 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall: 1st Masters: under 14,15-19,10 year age groups up to 70+: Male & Female in all categories

    Benefits : MercyMed & Rotary

    Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet (12 W 11th Street) February 27th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Late Packet Pick-Up and Registration Saturday 6am-7:45am

    Website: www.runformercymed.com

    5k Run Walk

    12 W 11th Street, Columbus, Georgia, 31901, United States
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  • Liberty Theatre 5k [universe.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the 2nd Annual Liberty Theatre Walk/Run – 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and be part of a fun, community-driven event supporting the historic Liberty Theatre.

    This family-friendly...

    Join us for the 2nd Annual Liberty Theatre Walk/Run – 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and be part of a fun, community-driven event supporting the historic Liberty Theatre.

    This family-friendly 5K welcomes all ages and fitness levels—run, jog, or walk at your own pace. The race begins at 9:00 AM, making it the perfect way to start your Saturday morning with movement and purpose.

    Registration: $35 per participant

    Register by February 13, 2026, to receive a free commemorative T-shirt and medal

    All proceeds benefit the Liberty Theatre, helping sustain arts, cultural programming, and community events in Columbus.

    Grab your spot, bring your crew, and help us make Year Two even bigger and better!

    5k Fun Run Run Walk

    813 8th Ave, Columbus, Georgia, 31901, United States
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  • Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K [onpoint1-1.us] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    The Heroes of America Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday, March 21, 2026 race starts and finishes at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park, Columbus, Ga two blocks...

    The Heroes of America Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday, March 21, 2026 race starts and finishes at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park, Columbus, Ga two blocks north of the Columbus Marriott. The full marathon runs both north and south of Woodruff Park (1000 Bay Ave) utilizing some streets including the 14th street Pedestrian Bridge onto the beautiful Riverwalk, going down and looping inside Fort Moore (AKA Benning). The course will then exit Fort Moore (AKA Benning) at mile 17 and returns passing the Iron Works Convention Center exiting to Bay Ave to W. 9th under the train trestle and back the start/finish line. The course is reasonably flat with some smaller inclines. The Heroes of America 5k also starts at W 10th and Bay Ave immediately after the Half Marathon start. Because of the width of the Riverwalk the Heroes of America Marathon does not allow participants who use hand-cranks.

    Event details and schedule

    Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Columbus Marriott 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 3901

    Noon to 1:30 pm, Then again at 4:30-6:30 pm Packet Pickup, Registration

    Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Columbus Marriott

    6:00 am to 7:45 am - Packet Pickup, Registration

    8:00 am - Start of Marathon & Half Marathon

    8:10 am - Start of 5k

    12:00 pm - Close of Half Marathon

    3:00 pm - Close of Marathon

    EVENT DETAILS:

    MARATHON

    The Heroes of America Marathon course is a 26.2 mile course that at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park, Columbus, Ga, two blocks north of the Columbus Marriott. The full marathon runs both north and south of Woodruff Park utilizing some streets including the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge onto the beautiful Riverwalk going down and looping inside Fort Benning. The course then exits Fort Benning at mile 17 and returns to W 1oth and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park

    Minimum Age Restriction for Marathon

    The minimum age to register for the Heroes of America Marathon is 16 years old. Most experts believe that training for and running a 26.2 mile race is best done after a runner has matured both physically and mentally. Age 16 is the minimum age our race committee has decided for the 26.2 mile marathon

    Start Time: 8:00am EST

    End Time: 3:00pm EST

    HALF MARATHON

    The Heroes of America Half Marathon course is a 13.1 mile course that starts and finishes at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park, Columbus, Ga, two blocks north of the Columbus Marriott. .

    Minimum Age Restriction for Half Marathon

    The minimum age to register for the Heroes of America Half Marathon is 10 years old. Most experts believe that training for and running a 13.1 mile race is best done after a runner has reached at least the age of 10. Age 10 is the minimum age our race committee has decided for the 13.1 mile Heroes of America Half Marathon.

    Start Time: 8:00am EST

    End Time: 12:00pm EST

    RANGER CHALLENGE RELAY MARATHON

    Each team will consist of no more than 2 runners. The relay teams start at the same start line as the other runners. There is one exchange point on the course at 13.1 The lead runner on the Relay Team will get the chip start time. The last runner receives the overall finishing time. The relay exchange point is inside Ft Benning and accessible by car with military clearance. Make sure to get your badge on site no later that the day before the race or online (online with take about 72 hours to issue) Transportation to the exchange point is NOT provided by the Heroes of America event team.

    5K

    The 5K race starts right after the start of the marathon and half marathon races. Runners for the 5K race will queue up behind the marathon and half marathon runners. After the start of the marathon and half marathon race, the 5K runners will move up to the same start line to begin the 5K race.

    The Heroes of America 5K course is a 3.1 mile course that starts and finishes at the same start and finish line for the marathon and half marathon at the intersection of West 10th St and Bay Ave in front of Woodruff Park, Columbus, Ga two blocks north of the Columbus Marriott.

    Minimum Age for 5K

    The minimum age to register for the Heroes of America 5k Race is 6 years old.

    Start Time: 8:10am EST

    End Time: 9:30am EST

    Host Hotel will be provided at a later date.

    CERTIFICATION:

    Marathon course is certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The USATF Certification Number is USATF GA17085WC.

    AWARDS:

    Race finishers will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher’s medal.

    Overall Winners and Overall Masters: Male and Female.

    5K & Half Age Group Awards: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 up.

    Marathon Age Group Awards: 19 and under 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 up.

    Each member of the relay team will receive a finisher’s t-shirt and a finisher’s medal.

    PACKET PICKUP:

    Packet pickup will be at the Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus GA 31901, on Friday, March 20, 2026 Noon-1:30 and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. A team representative may pick up the registration packet with a bib for each member of the relay team.

    PARKING:

    Parking is available at 801 Front Avenue deck garage across from W. 8th street or the lots at Bay Avenue and Dillingham Street at 901 Bay Avenue, Columbus, GA (this lot will fill up quickly).

    3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk

    Columbus, Georgia, 31901, United States
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