AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K 2026

Local bands perform along the course of the AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K in Athens, Georgia. The weekend combines a 21.1 km road half marathon with a single-loop 5K, typically held in the fall. The half marathon begins at Washington and Lumpkin Street, near downtown Athens. The half marathon route crosses historic Athens neighborhoods, downtown streets, and the University of Georgia campus. The 5K follows a loop through downtown and the Boulevard neighborhood, featuring a live band at the start and finish. Athens residents line the route, offering cheers and adding to the atmosphere. This marks the 16th annual half marathon and the 9th annual AthFest Educates 5K.