AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
Athens, GA's AthHalf Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic tour through historic districts and the UGA campus.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Athens, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 5,197
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The AthHalf Half Marathon transforms Athens, Georgia, into a vibrant racecourse each October. Runners traverse historic districts, the bustling downtown, and the scenic University of Georgia campus, soaking in the local culture.
Live music from Athens bands echoes along the route, creating an energetic atmosphere that’s further amplified by enthusiastic local crowds. This event, now in its second edition, typically sees around 2,600 finishers, with a notable 26% repeat-runner rate, underscoring its popularity.
Produced by the nonprofit AthFest Educates, the race not only offers a rewarding running experience but also directly supports music and arts education for local youth. Participants can expect a well-supported, engaging event that captures the spirit of Athens.
Race-provided description
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Half Marathon T-Shirt
Start Location
Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, 30601
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout642 years running
~2,606 finishers a year
growing or steady
26% returning runners
4 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 34 states
winner 1:11:18
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 5,197 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
5,197
Median time
2:12:29
Latest turnout
2,674
States
38
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K?
The AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K take place?
It takes place in Athens, Georgia.
What distances does the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 5,197 runners who have completed the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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