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Columbus Botanical Gardens 5K

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Columbus, GA
3603 Weems Rd, 31909
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5K
Type
RUN
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Location: Columbus Botanical Gardens 3603 Weems Rd, Columbus Ga 31909

Date: Saturday 5/2/26 Time: 8 am

Course: TBD

Cost: $30 until 4/17/26; $35 (4/18/26 - 5/1/26 @ 6pm); $40 @Race Day Registration from 645 - 745 am onsite at race

Part of CRR Classic Series. If signed up for Classic Series do not need to sign up for individual race.

To be guaranteed a commemorative race shirt be registered by 4/17. Shirts not guaranteed after this date.

Join us on May 2, 2026, for The Columbus Botanical Gardens 5K. We will have a 5K run that winds through the trails around Lake Heath and of course our very own trails at the Columbus Botanical Gardens. Run or walk this scenic 5K and leave with a not only a sense of accomplishment, but a unique award which keeps with the theme of the CBG.

Each year, we will celebrate a different flora. This year 2026 is the year of the Marigold.

All finishers will receive a finishers award.

Award Categories : 5K: 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 70+; Male / Female in all categories

Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Running Co, 12 11th St on Friday, May 1st from 12-6 PM. Saturday May 2 at Columbus Botanical Gardens

Proceeds will be donated to Columbus Botanical Gardens after expenses.

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