Young Life Flapjack 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Columbus, GA; 2750 Sowega Drive, 31909
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk for a cause, then enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at this community-focused event supporting Young Life camps.

Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Join the Young Life Flapjack 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Columbus, GA, a heartwarming event supporting local middle and high schoolers. This fourth annual gathering combines a morning run or walk with a delightful pancake breakfast. Participate in the 5K or the shorter 1 Mile Fun Run, knowing that all proceeds directly benefit Young Life camps. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a community event, get some exercise, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run starting and finishing at the Young Life Building.
Enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast after your race.
Receive a t-shirt with registration and a participation ribbon for 1 Mile finishers.

Standout details

Pancake breakfast included
Support Young Life camps
Engraved Spatula awards for 5K
1 Mile Fun Run for all ages

Perks & features

Swag Included

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

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The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Event: Young Life Flapjack 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run + Pancake Breakfast

Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 1 Mile at 8:00am and 5K at 8:30am; Breakfast available 8:00-10:00am Race and Dinner Location: Young Life Building (2750 Sowega Drive) Course: Both races will start and finish from the YL Building

1 Mile Fun Run will be one loop around Britt David Park finishing at the YL Building.

5k course map can be found here . Note that from Vultee there will be a left on Ventura then right on Stinson.

Awards: Awards ceremony at 9:30am.

5k: Engraved Spatula for 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall M/F; 1st, 2nd, 3rd 14 and under, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 60+; Male / Female in all categories;1st Masters Male / Female.

1 Mile: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for two youth age groups (age split determined based on registrations). All 1 Mile finishers will receive a participation ribbon.

Packet Pick-Up : Young Life Building - Friday, April 24 Noon-6pm Description: Do you love Young Life? Do you love pancakes? Do you love running? Come join us at Young Life’s fourth annual Flapjack 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run + Pancake Breakfast! All proceeds with help get middle and high schoolers from Columbus to Young Life camps. There are many ways you can participate and support... Run/Walk the 5k ($35): Race begins at 8:30apm. Registration includes a t-shirt and entry into the pancake breakfast. Price increases to $40 on April 19th. Day of race registration will be $45.

Run/Walk the 1 Mile Fun Run ($25): Race begins at 8:00am. Registration includes a t-shirt and entry into the pancake breakfast. Price increases to $30 on April 19th. Day of race registration will be $35.

Don't want to run or walk? Click here to buy tickets to the pancake breakfast, make donations, or become a corporate sponsor. *Contact our office at office.ylcolumbus@gmail.com with any questions or for sponsorship information.

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