We’re just over a week away from the start of the Sizzling Summer Swag Series.
Our first race will be the brand new 3 Bridge 5k!
We didn’t forget the swag.
When you sign up for this race you’ll be getting one of these awesome Rtic Tumblers!
You can get a preview of the new course HERE!
To sign up visit Runsignup.com or visit Big Dog Fleet Feet downtown!
The Summer Series is here again!
We’ve decided to change things up, just a bit. We want to help you complete your 12 races in 12 months.
As the name suggest, this is going to be the summer of swag. We’ll start out in June with a new race, the 3 Bridge 5K. Then we’ll move to July with the popular Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler. In August, we’ll move to Lakebottom with the Lakebottom 5k. In September, we’ll finish up with the Nissan BD Labor Day Classic 10k.
Races include:
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3 Bridge 5K 8 am
Saturday, July 6, 2019 Big Dog Heatwave 5 miler 8 am
Saturday, August 17, 2019 Lakebottom Park 5K 8 am
Monday, September 2, 2019 Nissan BD Labor Day Classic 10K 7:30 pm
Price includes entry into all races and Series Shirt. Point based Series. Points based on Series participants overall place in the race. Medal for running all 4 races.
Registration Fee:
CRR Member: $95
Nonmember: $115
Price includes: Registration fee, Summer Series shirt, race specific swag, and post race food/drinks
Awards:
Summer Series awards will be given at the end of the Series at a Celebration Party TBD. Medal for running all 4 races for the Sizzling Summer Swag Series.
Categories include: Top 3 Overall, masters, winner in 10 year age groups – all male and female – based on points.
Sign up at RunSignup.com!
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There has been an change of location for the MLK 5K & 1 Mile run on January 19, 2019.
We will now start and finish at the Civic Center.
1 Mile begins at 9:30am.
5K Begins at 10am.
Packet pickup on Friday January, 18 2019 at Big Dog Running Co. 1200 Broadway – 12 noon to 6pm
Race day packet pickup and registration will be at the Civic Center – 8:30am to 9:55am
Awards will start at 11am.
Bathrooms will be available at the Civic Center.
Again WE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE CIVIC CENTER.
See a volunteer – Say Thanks!
As some know, our Riverwalk is under water – we have been working on an alternate course and received the permit for the alternate course today. We have been busy measuring and getting ready to host YOU at our event! Thanks for your patience! Here is the information regarding the race:
Red Nose Half Marathon start time is 8 am EST
Start location: Broadway & 11th
Finish location: 11th & Broadway
Packet pick up Friday 1/4/19 from 12 – 8 pm at Big Dog Running, 1200 Broadway and Saturday 1/5/19 from 630 am – 7:45 am – CLOSES SHARPLY AT 7:45 AM
Look for entrance sign – one way in and one way out – enter at entrance sign and exit thru Big Dog Running.
Once you pick up your bib and shirt (if ordered & paid for) please make your way into Big Dog so we can keep the room clear.
Shirts – Pre-purchased will be available at packet pick up. Extras are 1st come – 1st served. We do not mail shirts.
Rest rooms at start & finish: 1) Big Dog Running, 2) Iron Bank Coffee 6 11th St, 3) 10 Port A Potties NOTE: we will start on time don’t get caught in potty line use the Port A Pot
Rest Rooms on Course: Port A Pot – at Mile 4.5/8.5 and Mile 6
Pacers – will have Yellow Shirts with following paces available: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
Water & Powerade on course at following locations:
1) Chamber – mile 2.6/10.3
2) 28th St Park & Ride – mile 4.5/8.5 also port-a-pottie
3) CSU soccer field parking – mile 6.2 also several GU flavors & Cliff Shots
Water & Snacks at finish line for all participating – snacks located in median on Broadway
Parking locations: 1) Synovus garage – entrance on 1st, 2) Front Ave Garage 1028 Front Ave free parking only on 1st floor, 3) Bay Ave Garage #4 12th St , 4) River Center Garage 919 Broadway , 5) Trade Center Parking 801 Front 6) Street parking – do not park on Broadway from 11th to 12th or on 11th from Broadway to Front
Medals – 1st 1000 to cross finishline receive medal
Awards: 11 am – Median of Broadway on concert stage -Top 3 overall Male & Female, Top Male & Female Masters, Age Groups Male & Female top 3: under 14, 15- 19, 20-29, 30-39, etc to 70 & above
Medical – will be at start/finish and Roving on bike – if needed somewhere else on course – lead bikers & roving bikers along with volunteers at water stops can call for Medical.
Bikers – we will have lead bikers along with roving bikers – they are there for your safety.
Turnaround – there is a mat at the turnaround you must cross over it.
The course has been measured to certification standards but is not officially certified due to need to use alternate route.
Thanks for coming to participate in our race, we hope you enjoy the experience!
See a VOLUNTEER say THANKS!
It’s time for another Winter Series.
Registration Fees: $85 CRR Members; $105 Nonmember
Price includes entry into all races, shirt or goodie for races plus a Winter Series Shirt, chip timing, awards for individual races plus End of Series Party with Awards, plus a medal to those completing all 4 races. Runners must run the Superbowl 5K/10K to be eligible for Series Awards. Series awards will be given at the end of the Series along with a Celebration Party in April. There will be Awards for top 3 overall, Masters, winner in 10 year age groups – all male & female – based on a point system. A medal will be awarded to everyone completing all races. Final awards for Series based on point system.
Happy Running! Best way to keep those winter blahs away join us each month for an invigorating run!
To sign up, go to to RunSignUp.com
Or download the form HERE and bring it by any Big Dog Fleet Feet location.
Location: Country’s BBQ Downtown on Broadway
Distance: 1 Mile; 5K; 10K
Date: February 2, 2019
Courses: 5K Course 10K Course
Race Start Time: 1 Mile – 9:30 AM; 5K/10K – 10 AM
Registration Start Time: 8:30 AM
Cost 1 Mile CRR Member: $10
Cost 1 Mile Non CRR Member: $15
1 Mile Race Day Cost: $20
Cost 5K/10K CRR Member: $25
Cost 5K/10K Nonmember: $30
5K/10K Race Day Cost: $35
Award Categories: 5K & 10K 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall; 1st Masters; under 14, 15-19, 10-year age groups up to 70+; Male / Female in all categories
Award Categories 1 Mile: 1st 3 finishers under 18 receive medal all others receive ribbon
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by January 23rd.
Description: This race is the last race in the Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series and is required in order to be counted in the Winter Series award standings.
Early Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Running Co on Broadway on Friday, February 1st from 12-6 PM
This is part of the 2018 Winter Series. If you are already signed up for the series, you don’t have to register again.
You can register at RunSignup.com
Or download the form HERE. You can bring it into any Big Dog Fleet Feet location or mail it to the address at the bottom of the form.
Where: 12th & Broadway
Course: the 13.1 mile CERTIFIED course starts & finishes at 12th & Broadway following the scenic Columbus Riverwalk
Course Certification #: GA160082WC
Registration Fees: There are no fees to register – it’s FREE! There is, however, an optional long sleeve technical shirt offered to runners at a cost of $25. To be guaranteed a shirt you must register with payment no later than December 14. Extras will be ordered and provided on a first come basis.
Awards: Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, Top 3 10 year age groups; All categories Male & Female
Register at RunSignup.com
Or download the form HERE. You can bring it into any Big Dog Fleet Feet location or mail it to the address at the bottom of the form.