Georgia · Half Marathon
Red Nose Half Marathon
Red Nose Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Columbus, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, GA
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 249 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 69°F at the start, 97% humidity, 11 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Red Nose Half Marathon
A free, no-frills community half marathon held each January in Columbus, Georgia.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Beloved free community half marathon
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Red Nose Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Red Nose Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the Red Nose Half Marathon held?
- In Columbus, Georgia.
- What distances does the Red Nose Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Red Nose Half Marathon?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Red Nose Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Red Nose Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Red Nose Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Red Nose Half Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 249 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Red Nose Half Marathon?
- about 69°F at the start, 97% humidity, 11 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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