The Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning is partnering with Big Dog Fleet Feet for a special 5K race to launch a week-long series of events for the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. The Army 250 5K on June 7, 2025 at 8AM in Uptown Columbus is open to both military and community members for participation. Details on registration can be found at bigdogfleetfeet.com/races.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 @ 8 am
Location: Downtown with start on Broadway near 11th St & Broadway intersection and finish on 11th St near Momma Goldbergs
Course: Uptown Columbus & Riverwalk https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6444749101/
Cost: $30 through May 24, increases to $35 May 25-31, $40 June 1 -June 6, $45 race day June 7
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Male & Female; Masters Male & Female: Age Group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above. Top 3 Military. Male / Female in all categories
T-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by May 30th at 12 noon
Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street on Friday, June 6th from 12-6 PM and Saturday June 7th from 7 - 745 am.
Festivities: There will be displays and demonstrations of Army vehicles and equipments. Post race snacks and beer.