Sunday, October 11, 2026
Athens, Georgia
The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses! 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. 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. Athens residents come out in force to cheer on and entertain runners along the way, adding to the fun energy of these popular events.
The AthHalf is produced annually by the nonprofit organization, AthFest Educates, and race proceeds support our mission of funding high-quality music and arts education programming for local K – 12 youth. When you run the AthHalf, you are directly impacting a child’s access to music and the arts. Thank you!
USATF Certified Course
GA18071WC · Expires 2028
Certified Course Name
AthHalf - The Athens Georgia Half Marathon
Net Drop
+2.12
m/km
Separation
5.0%
start to finish
This course has a net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Course
Loop
Registration
Register online
Race Website
Official race information
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Avg High
75°F
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Avg Low
57°F
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Precip
0.08 in
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Wind
8.8 mph
The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses! 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. 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. Athens residents come out in force to cheer on and entertain runners along the way, adding to the fun energy of these popular events.
The AthHalf is produced annually by the nonprofit organization, AthFest Educates, and race proceeds support our mission of funding high-quality music and arts education programming for local K – 12 youth. When you run the AthHalf, you are directly impacting a child’s access to music and the arts. Thank you!
USATF Certified Course
GA18071WC · Expires 2028
Certified Course Name
AthHalf - The Athens Georgia Half Marathon
Net Drop
+2.12
m/km
Separation
5.0%
start to finish
This course has a net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Course
Loop
Registration
Register online
Race Website
Official race information