MSG Gary Gordon Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fort Gordon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only - Untimed | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| MSG Gary Gordon Challenge (Teams of 2) | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:30 AM | $90 | 90 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only: $10 until Oct 24.
- MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only - Untimed: Free until Oct 24.
- MSG Gary Gordon Challenge (Teams of 2): $90 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 67 percent below a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Georgia runs 36:23, about 11:43 a mile, based on 736 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:51 and men in 31:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge - 5K Only starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 420 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Brainard Avenue Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon, GA 30905
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 24 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°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
- Brainard Avenue Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon, GA 30905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 420 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is MSG Gary Gordon Challenge?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free 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 $10, entry is about 67 percent below a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 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.
- Where does it start?
- Brainard Avenue Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon, GA 30905.
From the organizers
The Cyber Center of Excellence presents the MSG Gary Gordon Challenge, a rigorous, competitive event designed to test the physical and tactical limits of participants from across the installation and community, and 5k run forging excellence and honoring the heroic legacy of MSG Gary Gordon through intense competition. Additionally, there will be a 5K for those not wishing to participate in the Task Stations.
TASKS, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS
Conduct 5k Run while completing the following stations along run route, for fastest time.
Burpee: 40 reps total as team
¼ Mile Sprint: 1 complete lap around track
Sandbag Load: load 24 bags on and off flat bed as team
Body Squat: 100 reps total as team