Red Nose Half Marathon
Race Date
Jan 10, 2026
Location
Columbus, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 10,065
The Experience
Where: 11th & Broadway When: January 10, 2026 @ 8 am Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6304910341/ the 13.1 mile course starts & finishes at 11th & Broadway following the scenic Columbus Riverwalk. 3 1/2 hour time limit. 16 minutes/per mile Course is a certified course: GA24077WC 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 $30. To be guaranteed a shirt you must register with payment no later than December 20. Extras will be ordered and provided on a first come basis. Packet pick up will be on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 645 am - 745 am. We will close sharply at 745 am on Saturday no exceptions. Registration will close 1/8/26 at 5 pm and reopen for in person registration only 1/9/26 at 12 noon. Awards: Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, Top 3: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 10 year age groups up to 70+; All categories Male & Female. Medal to 1st 800 that cross the finish line
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1100 Broadway, Columbus, GA, 31901
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.01 m
Separation
0.2%
USATF Certified Course
GA24076WC · Red Nose Half Marathon - 2025
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9117 years running
~1,353 finishers a year
growing or steady
31% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:20:19
typical high 54°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
36°
Afternoon (High)
54°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 10,065 finishers actually crossed the line across 17 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
10,065
Median time
2:08:47
Latest turnout
812
States
39
Turnout by year
2018–2026
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Frequently asked
When is the Red Nose Half Marathon?
The Red Nose Half Marathon is held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Red Nose Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Columbus, Georgia.
What distances does the Red Nose Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Red Nose Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Red Nose Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Red Nose Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 10,065 runners who have completed the Red Nose Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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