AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026 - Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 2:30PM EDT
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $38.10 - $69.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K, taking place on October 10th and 11th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Athens, Clarke! This exciting event showcases the best of Athens with a half marathon route that winds through historic districts, downtown, and the beautiful UGA campus, all while you enjoy live performances from local bands energizing the atmosphere throughout the course.
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5K race offers a scenic tour of downtown Athens and the charming Boulevard neighborhood, complete with a live band at both the start and finish lines to celebrate your achievement. With enthusiastic local residents cheering you on, the AthHalf promises a spirited and uplifting experience for runners of all ages. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting a fantastic cause—proceeds from the race help fund high-quality music and arts education for K-12 youth in the community. Lace up your running shoes and join us for an exciting celebration of fitness and creativity in Athens!
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5K race offers a scenic tour of downtown Athens and the charming Boulevard neighborhood, complete with a live band at both the start and finish lines to celebrate your achievement. With enthusiastic local residents cheering you on, the AthHalf promises a spirited and uplifting experience for runners of all ages. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting a fantastic cause—proceeds from the race help fund high-quality music and arts education for K-12 youth in the community. Lace up your running shoes and join us for an exciting celebration of fitness and creativity in Athens!
Organiser's Description
The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses! The half marathon course includes a run through Athens historic districts, downtown, and the UGA campus, with local Athens bands performing live throughout the course. The 5K course explores downtown Athens and the Boulevard neighborhood with a live band at the start and finish line to help you celebrate your accomplishment. Athens residents come out in force to cheer on and entertain runners along the way, adding to the fun energy of these popular events.
The AthHalf is produced annually by the nonprofit organization, AthFest Educates, and race proceeds support our mission of funding high-quality music and arts education programming for local K 12 youth. When you run the AthHalf, you are directly impacting a childs access to music and the arts. Thank you!
The AthHalf is produced annually by the nonprofit organization, AthFest Educates, and race proceeds support our mission of funding high-quality music and arts education programming for local K 12 youth. When you run the AthHalf, you are directly impacting a childs access to music and the arts. Thank you!
Races
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AthFest Educates 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (2:30PM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 14 APR -
AthHalf Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Half Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS 14 APR -
Virtual AthHalf Half Marathon
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Half Marathon T-Shirt
$54.00
OPENS 14 APRRun your 13.1 miles anywhere and submit your finish time on the results page. Results may be entered between September 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025. T-shirt and medal will be mailed for a $15.00 mailing fee. A no shirt / no medal option is available.
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