FREC 5k Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company 2026
- Date
- 3 race dates, October 3 to November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Albany, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 | ||||
| 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - Presented by Phoebe Putney Health System | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| FREC 5K Race Series - Presented by Michelob Ultra and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company | 15K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $75 | – |
| Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:15 AM | $10 | – |
| Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 | ||||
| 5K Monster Dash - Presented by GA's Own Credit Union | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:15 AM | $30 | – |
| Monster Dash - 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:15 AM | $10 | – |
| Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 | ||||
| 5K Turkey Trot - Presented by CBS 44 | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 21, 20269:15 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - Presented by Phoebe Putney Health System: $30 until Oct 3.
- FREC 5K Race Series - Presented by Michelob Ultra and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company: $75 until Oct 3.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - 1 Mile Fun Run: $10 until Oct 3.
- 5K Monster Dash - Presented by GA's Own Credit Union: $30 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 88 percent above a typical 15K in Georgia, which costs $40 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - Presented by Phoebe Putney Health System starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31701
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 Turkey Trot - Presented by CBS 44 South GA TV
5K Monster Dash - Presented by Five Star Credit Union
5K Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - Presented by Phoebe Putney Health System
Aggregated from official results for FREC 5k Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at FREC 5k Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company?
At the 2025 5K Turkey Trot - Presented by CBS 44 South GA TV, the fastest tenth finished in 23:20 or better, the top quarter in 26:00, and half the field in 31:52; the last tenth came in after 43:29.
At the 2025 5K Monster Dash - Presented by Five Star Credit Union, the fastest tenth finished in 25:35 or better, the top quarter in 26:56, and half the field in 28:46; the last tenth came in after 40:01.
At the 2025 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Run - Presented by Phoebe Putney Health System, the fastest tenth finished in 23:36 or better, the top quarter in 26:31, and half the field in 28:34; the last tenth came in after 38:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 31:52 |
| 20-29 | 40:56 | 26:48 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 25:32 |
| 40-49 | 28:16 | 25:46 |
| 50-59 | 39:49 | 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 7 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
FREC 5k Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 50 to 62 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:27 to 31:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 (+17%) | 31:52 | under 23:20 | 17:47 |
| 2024 | 53 (+6%) | 33:47 | under 25:29 | 22:50 |
| 2023 | 50 | 32:27 | under 24:36 | 21:09 |
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 26:00, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 12 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 86°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
- 100 Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is FREC 5k Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company?
- It runs on 3 dates from October 3 to November 21, 2026. The next is Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $75, entry is about 88 percent above a typical 15K in Georgia, which costs $40 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, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 62 runners finished the 5K Turkey Trot - Presented by CBS 44 South GA TV; the median finish was 31:52 and the winner ran 17:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:00, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31701.
From the organizers
Michelob Ultra and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company are proud to present the 7th Annual Flint River Entertainment Complex (FREC) 5K Race Series, hosted at Veterans Park Amphitheatre in Downtown Albany.
Registration Options
Single 5K Registration
Perfect for runners who want to participate in just one event.
Registration Fee: $30 per race
Includes: Entry to one 5K race
Official race-day T-shirt
FREC 5K Race Series (All 3 Races: Pink Run, Monster Dash and Turkey Trot)
For runners ready to take on the full series.
Registration Fee: $75
Includes: Entry to all three 5K races(Pink Run, Monster Dash and Turkey Trot)
A race T-shirt for each event
Commemorative Race Series finisher medal (participants must complete all three races to receive the medal)