March 2019 Runtastic Newsletter
The March 2019 Newsletter is now available, if you haven’t seen it in your email!
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MLK 5K & 1 Mile LOCATION UPDATE!!
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!
2019 Red Nose Half UPDATE
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!
CRR Winter Series 2018
It’s time for another Winter Series.
- December 15, 2018 – Big Dog Jingle 5K – 9AM
- January 19, 2018 – MLK 5K
- February 2, 2019 – SuperBowl 5K & 10K – 10AM (REQUIRED)
- March 16, 2019 – St Paddy’s 5K
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.
2019 Super Bowl 1 Mile/5k/10k
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.
CRR Red Nose Half Marathon
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.
Labor Day 10k – RRCA Ga 10k Championship Overall winners
Congratulations to our RRCA Ga 10k Championship Overall/Masters/Grandmasters winners.
Female Overall
1st Place – Kara Sasser
2nd Place – Leslie Beech
3rd Place – Kelly Pendleton
Masters – Jennifer Paradise
Grandmaster – Barbara Wharton
Male Overall
1st Place – David Marley
2nd Place – Franklyn Martinez
3rd Place – Peter Slutzker
Masters – Donnie Ellis
Grandmaster – Tim Campbell
Labory Day 10K – RRCA GA 10K Championship
Columbus Road Runners is excited to announce that the Labor Day Classic 10K will also be host to the Road Runners Club of America’s Georgia State 10K Championship.
Come out and enjoy a fun and challenging event with some of the best runners from around Georgia.
If you still haven’t signed up, its not too late. Head over to RunSignup.com to register. Race day sign up will also be available at Headquarter Nissan the morning of the event.
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