What: The Mill District, Inc. 2nd Annual Community 5k Race - Great Granny Gallop 5k Where: Bibb City Mill District When: October 10, 2026 Distance: 5k Cost: $35 through Oct 9th; $45 race day Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6620585379/ Race Start Time: 8:00 AM Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, all Male and Female categories; Costume Awards: Fastest Granny, Fastest Grandpa, Best Dressed Granny, Best Dressed Grandpa T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by Sept 17, 2026. Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 9 at Big Dog Fleet Feet 3- 6pm; Saturday (emergency pick up) at race site 7:30-7:45 AM in parking lot near 1st Ave and 38th St More info Contact: Reggie Luther at rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com Extra Fun : Dress Like a Granny. Race for a Cause. Build a Stronger Community . Come dressed in your best granny inspired outfit! Free food ticket for all participants. Snacks & hydration at finish for all participants. Race Parking : Look for signs for race day parking. Beneficiary: Proceeds from the race will support educational initiatives and programming benefiting our community partners: Growing Room Jordan High School Culinary Arts Program Micah's Promise Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Our Medical Partner is Valley Healthcare System. "A portion of the race proceeds will support educational initiatives and programming through The Mill District's community partners, helping children and families thrive through access to quality education and community resources." Our mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies to enhance economic opportunity, build healthy sustainable neighborhoods, and improve early childhood education in the Mill District. Our vision is for residents to have access to high quality education, quality affordable housing, and economic opportunity. We are resident-centered with a focus on growing a sense of community. More Information : https://themilldistrictinc.com/
Course & Travel Notes
You'll want to arrive in Columbus, Georgia well before the 8:00 AM start time for the Mill District 5K – Great Granny Gallop on October 10th, 2026, especially since sunrise that morning is at 7:40 AM. The good news is that Columbus Airport is just 3.2 miles from the venue, so getting there shouldn't be too complicated. October weather in Columbus typically runs warm with highs around 78°F and lows near 57°F, though there's about a 21% chance of rain, so pack layers and maybe an umbrella just in case. The flat elevation of 331 feet makes for a pretty accessible course if you're concerned about altitude.
⛰️ 331 ft elevation☀️ Typically 78°F / 57°F · 21% chance of rain✈️ Columbus Airport (CSG) — 3.2 mi
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When is The Mill District 5K – Great Granny Gallop 2026 — Columbus, GA?
The Mill District 5K – Great Granny Gallop 2026 — Columbus, GA takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Georgia.
Where is The Mill District 5K – Great Granny Gallop 2026 — Columbus, GA held?
The Mill District 5K – Great Granny Gallop 2026 — Columbus, GA is held at 100 38th St in Columbus, Georgia.
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