Upcoming Races in Athens

Endurance Grid lists 15 races in Athens, Georgia, from July 2026 to March 2027.

15
Upcoming races
4
Sports covered

Host City

About Athens, GA

Population

126,987

as of 2023

City Elevation

742 ft

Nearest Airport

PDK

DeKalb Peachtree Airport

Major Hub

ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Athens, GA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Athens, Georgia on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

15 races in Athens

July 2026 Athens, Georgia Races

3 upcoming races in Athens, Georgia in July.
Jul
11
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Athens, GA (28)
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., Athens, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 92° / 70°·742 ft city elevation
Jul
13
Mon
Running
Fleet Feet's 13th Birthday Party!
1694 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA
5K
Avg 92° / 70°·742 ft city elevation
Jul
25
Sat
Running
Milledge Mile presented by Elwood and Goetz
Clarke Central High School, Athens, GA
1 Mile
Avg 92° / 70°·742 ft city elevation

August 2026 Athens, Georgia Races

5 upcoming races in Athens, Georgia in August.
Aug
1
Sat
Running
Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K
Athens YMCA, Athens, GA
5K
Avg 92° / 70°·742 ft city elevation
Aug–Oct
1–3
Sat–Sat
Running
2026 Fleet Feet - AthHalf Training Run Series
1694 South Lumpkin St., Athens, GA
Avg 92° / 70°·742 ft city elevation
Aug
8
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (32)
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., Athens, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 91° / 70°·742 ft city elevation
Aug
8–9
Sat–Sun
Running
Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Returns August 8, 2026!
835 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 91° / 70°·742 ft city elevation
Aug
23
Sun
Running
Fleet Feet Firefly Five-Miler
100 Dudley Park Road, Athens, GA
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 90° / 69°·742 ft city elevation

September 2026 Athens, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Athens, Georgia in September.
Sep
13
Sun
Triathlon
Classic City Sprint, Duathlon and Aquabike
Sandy Creek Park, Athens, GA
Sprint
Avg 85° / 64°·742 ft city elevation

October 2026 Athens, Georgia Races

3 upcoming races in Athens, Georgia in October.
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens, GA (41)
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., Athens, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 77° / 54°·742 ft city elevation
Oct
10–11
Sat–Sun
Running
AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 77° / 54°·742 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Red S.H.O.E 5K Walk/Run
100 Dudley Park Rd, Athens, GA
5K
Avg 72° / 49°·742 ft city elevation

November 2026 Athens, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Athens, Georgia in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Give Thanks 8K
Hendershot's, Athens, GA
1K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 62° / 39°·742 ft city elevation

December 2026 Athens, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Athens, Georgia in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (50)
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., Athens, GA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 57° / 37°·742 ft city elevation

March 2027 Athens, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Athens, Georgia in March.
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
271 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 68° / 44°·742 ft city elevation

Just Outside Athens

Races near Athens

Freedom Trail 5K
Fri, Jul 3
73 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville, GA
6 mi away
Run for 4-H 6K Race
Sat, Jul 25
Thomas Farm Preserve, Watkinsville, GA
7 mi away
Oconee Lions Club Annual Lions Chase 5K
Sat, Sep 12
1900 Robinhood Road, Watkinsville, GA
7 mi away
Run for Responders 5K and 1-Mile
Sun, Oct 25
3500 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA
8 mi away
Boo! On Broad
Sat, Oct 31
1970 Broad Street, Statham, GA
12 mi away
Restoration Labor Day 5K
Mon, Sep 7
1158 Athens Road, Crawford, GA
14 mi away
Jackson-Banks Area FCA 5K
Sat, Nov 7
The Jefferson Church, Jefferson, GA
15 mi away
18th Annual FBC Jefferson Turkey Can Run
Thu, Nov 26
First Baptist Church Jefferson, Jefferson, GA
15 mi away
Health Meets Hope 5K Run-Walk for Mental Health Awareness and IDD Awareness Madison County
Sat, Sep 19
600 Madison Street, Danielsville, GA
15 mi away
Scarecrow Scrambler 5K
Sat, Oct 31
65 Kissam Street, Jefferson, GA
16 mi away
Linda's Loop 5K
Sat, Aug 8
2940 Gratis Road, Monroe, GA
17 mi away
Walton-Barrow Board of REALTORS® Toy Trot 5K / Peachtree Qualifier
Sat, Nov 14
934 Harmony Church Road, Monroe, GA
21 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Athens, Georgia?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 15 upcoming races in Athens, Georgia, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Athens?+
Athens hosts aquabike, duathlon, running, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Athens?+
Races in Athens run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and July.
What race distances can you find in Athens?+
Upcoming races in Athens cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and more.
What other cities near Athens have races?+
Nearby race cities include Monroe.