Love Doesn’t Hurt 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Augusta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsors | – | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Vendors | – | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Volunteers | – | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| 10k | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:05 AM | $45 | – |
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:10 AM | $20 | – |
| 1k Walk | Other | Oct 10, 20268:15 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sponsors: $45 until Oct 10.
- Vendors: $50 until Oct 9.
- Volunteers: Free until Oct 10.
- 10k: $65 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 55 percent above a typical 10K in Georgia, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Georgia runs 1:02:51, about 10:07 a mile, based on 104 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:44 and men in 57:06.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the Sponsors starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
109 Eve St, Augusta, GA 30902
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 109 Eve St, Augusta, GA 30902Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Love Doesn’t Hurt?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $65, entry is about 55 percent above a typical 10K in Georgia, which costs $42 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, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 109 Eve St, Augusta, GA 30902.
From the organizers
This event is held in loving memory and honor of my mother, Sebrenia Russaw, who was tragically lost due to domestic violence murder-suicide. Through this walk/run, we continue her legacy by creating a space of hope, healing, strength, and awareness.We walk and run to honor survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones — the families, friends, and communities who have been impacted by their journeys. We recognize their courage, resilience, and strength.