Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler
About this race
Location: Start @ Lake Oliver Marina @ 5501 River Rd; Finish @ Big Dog Uptown on 11th St.
Distance: 5 Miles
Date: July 18, 2026
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 17; 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 10th 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 17th from 12 - 6 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
Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler. It's a fantastic 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Columbus.
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Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler takes place in Columbus, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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