The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the charming Bibb City Mill District of Columbus, Muscogee! This vibrant community event invites participants to lace up their running shoes for a fun-filled 5K race starting at 8:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, everyone is welcome to join the race for just $35 if you register before October 9th, or $45 on race day.
This year's Great Granny Gallop promises extra fun with costume awards for the Fastest Granny, Fastest Grandpa, Best Dressed Granny, and Best Dressed Grandpa! Participants are encouraged to dress in pajama-style or granny-inspired outfits and enjoy a morning of community spirit. Plus, all racers will receive a free food ticket and post-race snacks and hydration! Proceeds from this event will support vital educational initiatives in the community, ensuring that families thrive through access to quality education and resources. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to run for a cause, build community connections, and enjoy a fantastic day out in the Mill District!
This year's Great Granny Gallop promises extra fun with costume awards for the Fastest Granny, Fastest Grandpa, Best Dressed Granny, and Best Dressed Grandpa! Participants are encouraged to dress in pajama-style or granny-inspired outfits and enjoy a morning of community spirit. Plus, all racers will receive a free food ticket and post-race snacks and hydration! Proceeds from this event will support vital educational initiatives in the community, ensuring that families thrive through access to quality education and resources. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to run for a cause, build community connections, and enjoy a fantastic day out in the Mill District!
Organiser's Description
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 10, 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 rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com
EXTRA FUN: _Dress Like a Granny. Race for a Cause. Build a Stronger Community_. Come dressed in your pajamas or granny inspired onesies. Free food ticket for all participants. Snacks & hydration at finish for all participants.
RACE PARKING: Look for signs for race day parking.
BENEFICIARY: Proceeds from the race will support educational initiatives and programming benefiting our community partners:
Growing Room
Jordan High School Culinary Arts Program
Micah's Promise
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Our Medical Partner is Valley Healthcare System.
"A portion of the race proceeds will support educational initiatives and programming through The Mill District's community partners, helping children and families thrive through access to quality education and community resources."
Our mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies to enhance economic opportunity, build healthy sustainable neighborhoods, and improve early childhood education in the Mill District. Our vision is for residents to have access to high quality education, quality affordable housing, and economic opportunity. We are resident-centered with a focus on growing a sense of community.
MORE INFORMATION: https://themilldistrictinc.com/
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 10, 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 rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com
EXTRA FUN: _Dress Like a Granny. Race for a Cause. Build a Stronger Community_. Come dressed in your pajamas or granny inspired onesies. Free food ticket for all participants. Snacks & hydration at finish for all participants.
RACE PARKING: Look for signs for race day parking.
BENEFICIARY: Proceeds from the race will support educational initiatives and programming benefiting our community partners:
Growing Room
Jordan High School Culinary Arts Program
Micah's Promise
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Our Medical Partner is Valley Healthcare System.
"A portion of the race proceeds will support educational initiatives and programming through The Mill District's community partners, helping children and families thrive through access to quality education and community resources."
Our mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies to enhance economic opportunity, build healthy sustainable neighborhoods, and improve early childhood education in the Mill District. Our vision is for residents to have access to high quality education, quality affordable housing, and economic opportunity. We are resident-centered with a focus on growing a sense of community.
MORE INFORMATION: https://themilldistrictinc.com/
Races
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The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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