In 103 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens GA
Distances
5K · Half
About this race
AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-10
- Location: Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA
- Website: AthHalf Race Page
Course Highlights
- Half Marathon: Run through Athens’ historic districts, downtown, and the UGA campus.
- Live Music: Local Athens bands perform live throughout the half marathon course.
- 5K Route: Explore downtown Athens and the Boulevard neighborhood with a festive atmosphere.
- Celebration: A live band will be present at the start and finish line of the 5K to celebrate runners' accomplishments.
Community Involvement
- Crowd Support: Athens residents actively cheer on and entertain runners throughout the race.
- Fun Energy: These popular events create a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for all participants.
- Charitable Cause: Proceeds directly support AthFest Educates’ mission of funding arts education for K-12 youth.
- Impact: Running the AthHalf contributes to enhancing children's access to music and the arts.
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