Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K

Columbus Firefighters Charity 5K is a 5K held in Columbus, Georgia on October 24, 2026, with the start set for 6:00 p.m. at CSU Woodruff Park in Muscogee. The race is put on by Columbus firefighters as a community event supporting local charities, and it is scored in several categories, including age groups, with a special award for the top firefighter running in full gear. Every registered participant receives a t-shirt.

An evening 5K on park ground suits just about anyone who can cover three miles, from a first-timer walking it with family to a runner chasing a fast time. If you want a number on the clock, four to six weeks of two easy runs plus one session of short intervals — think 6 x 400 meters at a hard but controlled effort — is enough to sharpen up. Eat light during the day, since a 6:00 p.m. start upends your usual race-morning routine.