New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, 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
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with a thrilling race at the New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon event in Athens, GA! On Saturday, January 10, 2026, participants will gather in Clarke County for an exciting morning of running. The race begins at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, so be sure to arrive early to get your gear!
Runners can choose from three exhilarating distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course completed once, the 10K, which doubles the fun by running the same course twice, and the Half Marathon, which takes on the course four times for a challenging yet rewarding experience. All finishers will be celebrated with a themed medal, making this event not just a race, but a memorable achievement. Plus, participants are encouraged to wear costumes for some extra fun! Join in on the excitement and make your New Year's resolution a reality by registering for this fantastic event in Athens!
Runners can choose from three exhilarating distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course completed once, the 10K, which doubles the fun by running the same course twice, and the Half Marathon, which takes on the course four times for a challenging yet rewarding experience. All finishers will be celebrated with a themed medal, making this event not just a race, but a memorable achievement. Plus, participants are encouraged to wear costumes for some extra fun! Join in on the excitement and make your New Year's resolution a reality by registering for this fantastic event in Athens!
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.
5K & 10K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447
The course is an out-and-back.
The 5K does the course one time.
The 10K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710
The course is an out-and-back.
The Half Marathon does the course 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.
5K & 10K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447
The course is an out-and-back.
The 5K does the course one time.
The 10K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710
The course is an out-and-back.
The Half Marathon does the course 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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