Mogadishu Mile 5K Run
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Mogadishu Mile 5K Run
The Mogadishu Mile is a 5K running event scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901. A mapped course route is associated with the event.
The program includes multiple entry options: a standard 5K, a 5K in full body armor, a 5K with a stroller, a 5K with a dog, and a virtual participation option through the Three Rangers Foundation.
Registration details list an opening on July 13, 2026 and a closing date of October 2, 2026. The listed pre-registration fee is $40. In-person packet pick up and registration are scheduled for October 2 at Big Dog Fleet Feet in Columbus and on race day at Woodruff Park. The organizer notes that shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after September 25.
Event proceeds benefit two nonprofit organizations: Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and H.O.O.A.H Inc. The Lead The Way Fund provides financial support to members and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment and related care programs. H.O.O.A.H focuses on support for deployed troops, veterans, and their families, with volunteers and local chapters assisting financial and social-welfare needs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
