5KRegistration open

Big Dog Howl 5K

Saturday, October 31, 2026Columbus, Georgia

Entry: $30
Days to go: 25

At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: bigdogfleetfeet.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

Plan this race for free

Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.

Build my plan

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 rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com

Beneficiary: Easter Seals

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 29, 2026

23d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 30, 2026

24d

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Tier 4 ends

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Pricing

Current price

$30

Tier 1

Ends

Oct 16, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1

$30Jan 1, 2026

Tier 2

$35Oct 17, 2026

Tier 3

$35Oct 30, 2026

Tier 4

$40Oct 31, 2026

Email me updates about Big Dog Howl 5K

Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.

Entry transfers

Can't race, or need an entry? Post it here so nobody has to ask if it's still available.

See the board I have an entry

Similar races

2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run
Oct 23Columbus, GA5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Big Dog Howl 5K, registration open
Light Up the Valley 5K Glow Run
Nov 6Columbus, GA5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Big Dog Howl 5K, registration open
Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K
Oct 24Columbus, GA5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Big Dog Howl 5K, registration open
The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop
Oct 10Columbus, GA5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Big Dog Howl 5K, registration open