Augusta Race Calendar Opens: Two 5K/10K Events Launch Today

The Project Lifting Spirits 5K and 10K gets underway at 7 a.m. today in Augusta, marking the first event on the latest race calendar maintained by Fleet Feet Augusta.

Local runners and walkers have long used these events to stay active and connect with neighbors. The calendar shows a steady stream of races scheduled from this weekend through late November, giving participants repeated chances to train and compete close to home.

Events appear in Augusta itself, North Augusta, Grovetown, Aiken and Fort Gordon. Several list packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores in Augusta or North Augusta, which reduces travel for participants who live in the area.

Varied Distances and Themes

The posted schedule includes short family options such as the 1-mile kids run at the Motion is Lotion event in North Augusta on October 3, longer challenges like the 4-mile Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge on September 12, and full marathons at the Aiken Trailblazer in late October. Many races carry themes tied to local causes, including the Run for Hope 5K on September 12 and the Fur Love for Vets 5K and 10K on November 7.

The list is hosted at the Fleet Feet Augusta site and updated regularly so residents can check registration links and course details for each date. Asterisks next to certain races indicate store support for packet pickup, a practical step that keeps more activity centered in Augusta and North Augusta.

Next Steps for Runners

Anyone looking to join an upcoming race can visit the calendar page, review the details tab for each event, and follow the direct registration links provided. The next listed race after today is the Fort Gordon Color Run on August 15, giving new participants several weeks to prepare.

Organizers encourage event directors within 50 miles of the CSRA to submit their own races through the site so the list stays current for the local community.