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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
12 W 11th St., Columbus GA
5K
54–73°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–65°F
dry
2024
63–80°F
dry
2023
53–63°F
dry
2022
58–74°F
rain
2021
50–68°F
dry
2020
50–66°F
dry
2019
43–75°F
rain
2018
51–78°F
dry
2017
45–70°F
dry
2016
60–87°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 31
Cloudy · 58–76°F
Saturday, Oct 31starts near 58°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
What: Big Dog Howl
When: October 31,2026
Distance: 5K
Cost: $30 until Oct 11th; $35 on Oct. 12th - 24th; $40 race day Oct 25th. Race is part of CRR Holiday Series, do not need to sign up for individual race if registered for series.
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6279386878/
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, 1st masters, under 14, 15-19, 10-yr age groups up to 70+; all Male and Female categories
Best Costumes - Prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
T-Shirt: Yes, to be guaranteed a shirt be registered by October 23, 2026 by noon.
Description: Ever wanted to run in a race and no one know who you are? This is your chance to show us what you got - get creative and run fast because there may be something spooky out there! Our annual Big Dog Howl 5K will be held in Uptown Columbus again this year so come on out and enjoy a spooktacular good time! Prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place best costume winners!
Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 30at Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street from 12-6 PM, Saturday Oct 31 at Big Dog 645 - 745 AM
More info Contact: Reggie Luther at [email protected]
Beneficiary: Easter Seals
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