AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K is a running race on October 10–11, 2026 in Athens, GA, with entry fees from $35 to $75.
- Date
- October 10–11, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
79
Days to train
- Race
- AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
- Date
- October 10–11, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
Oct 10, 2026