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!
5K: 5K T-Shirt
13.1 Miles: Half Marathon T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Apr 15 | Aug 30 |
| $40.00 | Aug 31 | Oct 9 | |
| 13.1 Miles | $65.00 | Apr 15 | Apr 30 |
| $75.00 | May 1 | Jun 30 | |
| $95.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 31 | |
| $125.00 | Sep 1 | Oct 9 |
Event: AthFest Educates 5K Event Date: Saturday October 10, 2026 Start Time: 2:30pm EDT Registration Limit: 550 spots available. Registration: Registration Opens April 15, 2026 at 12:00am EDT Price: $35.00 Race Fee $3.10 SignUp Fee, 10 and Under $25.00 Registration: Registration ends October 9 at 11:59pm EDT Event: AthHalf Half Marathon Open to ages 14 and over. Event Date: Sunday October 11, 2026 Start Time: 7:30am EST Registration Limit: 3,000 spots available. Registration: Registration Opens
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 463 | 36:17 | 17:08 |
| 2024 | 461 | 33:08 | 16:27 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,000 | 2:05:00 | 1:11:18 |
| 2024 | 2,000 | 2:06:37 | 1:10:56 |
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