AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K

AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K

Date: October 10, 2026

Location: Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA

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Race Overview

• Exciting Courses: The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses!
• Historic Run: The half marathon course includes a run through Athens’ historic districts, downtown, and the UGA campus.
• Live Music: Local Athens bands perform live throughout the half marathon course.
• Community Support: Athens residents come out in force to cheer on and entertain runners along the way, adding to the fun energy of these popular events.

5K Course Highlights

• Downtown Experience: The 5K course explores downtown Athens and the Boulevard neighborhood.
• Celebratory Atmosphere: A live band at the start and finish line helps you celebrate your accomplishment.
• Community Energy: The vibrant atmosphere contributes to an unforgettable experience for participants.

Supporting a Cause

• Nonprofit Organization: The AthHalf is produced annually by the nonprofit organization, AthFest Educates.
• Mission Support: Race proceeds support our mission of funding high-quality music and arts education programming for local K – 12 youth.
• Impactful Participation: When you run the AthHalf, you are directly impacting a child’s access to music and the arts.
• Thank You! Thank you for being a part of this important cause!