Big Dog Heatwave
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Event overview
The Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler is a point-to-point road race held in Columbus, GA on July 18, 2026. The course starts at Lake Oliver Marina (5501 River Rd) and finishes at Big Dog Uptown on 11th Street. The distance is 5 Miles. The event is part of the CRR Summer Series and the beneficiary is Lifebridge Child Advocacy.
Logistics and registration
Registration opens January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST. Early-bird registration is $30 through July 3; the price increases to $40 for July 4 - July 17. There is no race day registration. Packet pick up is at Big Dog Fleet Feet, 12 W 11th Street, on Friday, July 17 from 12:00 - 6:00 PM only. To be guaranteed a race T-shirt, entrants must register by July 10 at 12:00 noon. Awards are given 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall, 1st Masters, and in age groups (under 14, 15-19, then 10-year age groups up to 70+), separated by male and female categories. Organizers note there will not be buses to the start or finish and suggest parking near the finish and using one vehicle to reach the start. A mapped course is available through common route-mapping services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
