Barney's Run for Warriors 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Albany, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 MARATHON | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $70 | – |
| 1/2 Marathon Military | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $60 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Nov 14, 20268:45 AM | $45 | – |
| 10K Military | 10K | Nov 14, 20268:45 AM | $35 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:45 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Military | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:45 AM | $30 | – |
| 1 MILE Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1/2 MARATHON: $70 until Nov 14.
- 1/2 Marathon Military: $60 until Nov 14.
- 10k: $45 until Nov 14.
- 10K Military and 5k: $35 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 17 percent above a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Georgia runs 2:12:29, about 10:06 a mile, based on 56 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:21 and men in 2:02:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the 1/2 MARATHON starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2325 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA 31707
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5k
1/2 MARATHON
10k
Aggregated from official results for Barney's Run for Warriors. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Barney's Run for Warriors?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 23:27 or better, the top quarter in 27:38, and half the field in 33:35; the last tenth came in after 53:42.
At the 2025 1/2 MARATHON, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:03, and half the field in 2:06:13; the last tenth came in after 2:34:36.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 57:17 or better, the top quarter in 1:04:10, and half the field in 1:07:12; the last tenth came in after 1:21:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:48 | 22:26 |
| 20-29 | 27:42 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 34:27 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 44:56 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 14 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Barney's Run for Warriors 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 54 to 65 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:48 to 33:35.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 (+5%) | 33:35 | under 23:27 | 19:04 |
| 2024 | 62 (+15%) | 30:34 | under 23:17 | 19:03 |
| 2023 | 54 | 31:48 | under 27:22 | 19:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:38, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2325 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA 31707Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 210 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Barney's Run for Warriors?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $70, entry is about 17 percent above a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 65 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 33:35 and the winner ran 19:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:38, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2325 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA 31707.
From the organizers
14th Annual Barney's Run for Warriors
RESCUE TWO LIVES- a veteran and a dog! We are proud supporters of K9’s for Warriors based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Proceeds from our race purchase a highly trained service dog for an area veteran. Ninety five percent of the dogs trained by K9’s are rescued from shelters with high kill rates. The veterans that graduate from the K9’s for Warriors program are able to resume a more normal life.
Our 13.1, 10 k , and 5 k races are USATF certified. CASH PRIZE FOR OVERALL FEMALE AND MALE IN THE 1/2 MARATHON , 10K and 5K!!!!!