Holiday Classic Series - Race Series
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Saturday, October 31, 2026- Big Dog Howl 5K - 8 amSaturday, November 21, 2026- Beat the Bird 5K & 10K - 8 amSaturday, December 19, 2026 - Big Dog Jingle 5K - 9 am Registration Fees: $80 CRR Members; $90 Nonmember Price includes entry into all races, race specific swag, post race food/drinks, chip timing, awards for individual races. Medal for running all 3 races. Do not need to sign up for individual races if signed up for series. Awards: Medal for running all 3 Holiday Classic Series races given after last race. Happy Running! Best way to keep those winter blahs away join us each month for an invigorating run! THANKS FOR BRINGING THE CHEER: The Holiday Classic Series is brought to you by sponsors of Columbus Road Runners and Big Dog Fleet Feet. Drain King Plumbing Kim Mixon Real Estate Team Mark Casto Personal Injury Law Firm Revive Performance Therapy Rumble Boxing Mid-City Yards Aflac Columbus Foot and Ankle Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama DS Real Estate EMC Engineering Services Inc. Gentle Dentistry Iron Bank Coffee Co. Ragan Insurance Agency, Inc. Hughston Clinic Lockwood Partners
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Columbus, GA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Columbus, GA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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