UpStander 5K 2026 2026

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Columbia, Tennessee
Entry fee: From $40 · goes up to $45 on Sep 30, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
UpStander 5k	5K	Oct 4, 20269:00 AM	$40$45 after Sep 30, 2026	1,000

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 Sep 30, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 1.

Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Columbia runs 37:10, about 11:58 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:52 and men in 31:19.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the UpStander 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 700 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

TBD, Columbia, TN 38401

Directions to the start

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 4 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of UpStander 5K 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Race Course Map

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Race details

Where: TBD, Columbia, TN 38401Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 700 feet
Included with entry: Moisture-wicking Performance T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2018 (Aug 5, 2018)

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Quick answers

When is UpStander 5K 2026?: Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Sep 30, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?: At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 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?: TBD, Columbia, TN 38401.