The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 9, then $45 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Columbus runs 33:37, about 10:49 a mile, based on 24 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:32 and men in 29:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 38th St, Columbus, GA 31904
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Lightning Sports Racing) for The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:15 or better, the top quarter in 28:53, and half the field in 35:16; the last tenth came in after 55:09.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 84°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 38th St, Columbus, GA 31904Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 520 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 26 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:16 and the winner ran 23:21.
- Where does it start?
- 100 38th St, Columbus, GA 31904.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
What: The Mill District, Inc. 2nd Annual Community 5k Race - Great Granny Gallop 5k
Where: Bibb City Mill District
When: October 10, 2026
Distance: 5k
Cost: $35 through Oct 9th; $45 race day
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6620585379/
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, all Male and Female categories; Costume Awards: Fastest Granny, Fastest Grandpa, Best Dressed Granny, Best Dressed Grandpa
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by Sept 17, 2026.
Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 9 at Big Dog Fleet Feet 3- 6pm; Saturday (emergency pick up) at race site 7:30-7:45 AM in parking lot near 1st Ave and 38th St
More info Contact: Reggie Luther at [email protected]