Beat the Bird 10K

NOV
21
2026
Join Beat the Bird 5K and 10K on November 21, 2026 in Columbus GA for scenic road and Rails to Trails courses. Grab a finisher medal and enjoy festive Holiday Series vibes as you race through crisp fall scenery.
Sat 21 Nov 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Beat the Bird 5K & 10K takes place on November 21, 2026 in Columbus, GA. The event is based at Hardaway High School, 2901 College Dr, Columbus, GA 31906. It is part of the Columbus Roadrunner Holiday Series and the Holiday Classic Series.

  • 5K
  • 10K

Details

Courses use a mix of road and Rails-to-Trails segments. Entry categories include Member and Non-member options for each distance. Standard entry fees listed are $30 for members and $35 for non-members. All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to the top three overall men and women, top masters man and woman, and top three in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), separated by sex.

Packet pickup is scheduled for November 20, 2026 at Big Dog Fleet Feet, 12 W 11th St, from 12 - 6 pm; there is no race-day pickup. Participants who register by Thursday, November 13, 2026 are guaranteed a shirt. Additional event information is provided by the local organizing group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km