Athens Fair 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 10:30AM CDT
- Location Athens, Wisconsin
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the exciting Athens Fair 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the charming town of Athens, Marathon! This beloved event is a highlight of the Annual Athens Fair and marks its 16th edition this year. Participants will kick off the race at Memorial Park, right in front of the lively Beer Tent, and enjoy a beautiful route that winds through the scenic trails of Erbach Park. Runners and walkers alike will cross the finish line on Kreutzer Street in Downtown Athens, conveniently located next to Main Street Market.
Join the community for a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie as local businesses generously sponsor giveaways, including T-shirts, delicious finish line snacks, refreshing beverages, and awards. Registration proceeds go towards supporting the vibrant activities of the Athens Fair, while members of the Athens Area Trail Association ensure a smooth and enjoyable race experience. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished local tradition and help support the trails in the process!
Join the community for a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie as local businesses generously sponsor giveaways, including T-shirts, delicious finish line snacks, refreshing beverages, and awards. Registration proceeds go towards supporting the vibrant activities of the Athens Fair, while members of the Athens Area Trail Association ensure a smooth and enjoyable race experience. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished local tradition and help support the trails in the process!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the popular Athens Fair 5K Run/Walk that takes place in downtown Athens as part of the Annual Athens Fair. This year is the 16th running of the popular mid-summer run. The 5K starts at Memorial Park, (in front of the Beer Tent) routes through the scenic Erbach Park trails and finishes on Kreutzer Street at in Downtown Athens, next to the grocery store, Main Street Market. The race is made possible by the following local businesses and organizations.
* Local businesses generously sponsor the giveaways including T-shirts, finish line snacks and beverages, water stops, and awards.
* Registration proceeds support the many activities of the Athens Fair
* Members of the Athens Area Trail Association manage the race. Donations can be made on the donation page to support the trails.
* Local businesses generously sponsor the giveaways including T-shirts, finish line snacks and beverages, water stops, and awards.
* Registration proceeds support the many activities of the Athens Fair
* Members of the Athens Area Trail Association manage the race. Donations can be made on the donation page to support the trails.
Races
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Athens Fair 5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
$30.00
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Memorial Park, 204 Mueller St / State Highway 97, Athens, 54411, WI, United States
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