New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (02)
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the new year with an exhilarating day of running at the New Year 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon event in Athens, Georgia! On Saturday, January 10, 2026, participants will gather in Clarke County to take on exciting race distances of 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, and 13.1 miles, starting bright and early at 8:00 AM. This vibrant event features an out-and-back course, with the 5K completing one loop, the 10K tackling two loops, and the Half Marathon conquering four loops.
All finishers will be celebrated with a themed medal, and participants are encouraged to don their best costumes for a chance to showcase their creativity. Plus, this race contributes points toward the US Road Running Race Series, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition. With ample parking available near the starting point, be sure to arrive early for packet pickup, which begins 30 minutes before the race. Join us in Athens for a fantastic start to your running year!
All finishers will be celebrated with a themed medal, and participants are encouraged to don their best costumes for a chance to showcase their creativity. Plus, this race contributes points toward the US Road Running Race Series, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition. With ample parking available near the starting point, be sure to arrive early for packet pickup, which begins 30 minutes before the race. Join us in Athens for a fantastic start to your running year!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking lot near starting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/EFwtDUwqQ1ymp6x47
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M).
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking lot near starting point https://maps.app.goo.gl/EFwtDUwqQ1ymp6x47
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M).
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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Location
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., Athens, 30605, GA, United States
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