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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens GA
Distances
5K · Half
Typical weather
59–77°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–70°F
dry
2024
58–73°F
dry
2023
54–79°F
dry
2022
51–75°F
dry
2021
61–80°F
dry
2020
63–81°F
rain
2019
60–78°F
dry
2018
70–81°F
rain
2017
70–81°F
rain
2016
54–76°F
dry
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About this race
AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA
More information: AthHalf Race Details
Race Overview
- Exciting Courses: The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses!
- Half Marathon Highlights: 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.
- 5K Experience: 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.
- 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.
Charitable Aspect
- Produced by: 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.
- Impact: When you run the AthHalf, you are directly impacting a child’s access to music and the arts.
- Thank You: Thank you for supporting the future of music and arts education in Athens!
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