Beat the Bird 5K & 10K 2026

The Beat the Bird 5K & 10K begins at Hardaway High School in Columbus, Georgia. Both races start at 8:00 a.m. on a course that combines road and rail-trail sections. Separate registration is available for Columbus Roadrunners members and non-members. The event is included in the Holiday Classic Series and the Columbus Roadrunner Holiday Series. Participants registered for either series do not require individual race entry. Prizes are awarded to the top overall male and female runners, top masters finishers, and age group winners from 14-and-under to 70-plus. All participants will receive a medal.