New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at North Oconee River, Athens, GA (02) 80
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $33.05 - $70.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang at the New Year 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in beautiful Athens, GA, along the scenic North Oconee River. This exciting event begins at 8:00 AM, providing a perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in a fantastic race. The 5K course features a thrilling out-and-back route, while the 10K doubles the fun with two laps, and the Half Marathon challenges you with four laps of the same stunning course.
Participants will enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete their race. Plus, all finishers will receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement. While costumes are not required, we encourage you to get creative and join in on the fun! Don't miss out on earning points towards the US Road Running Race Series and the chance to revel in the festivities of this vibrant community event. Register today and be part of a memorable start to your running year!
Participants will enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete their race. Plus, all finishers will receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement. While costumes are not required, we encourage you to get creative and join in on the fun! Don't miss out on earning points towards the US Road Running Race Series and the chance to revel in the festivities of this vibrant community event. Register today and be part of a memorable 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.
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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New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at North Oconee River, Athens, GA (02) 80
