Athens-Clarke County, Georgia · United States

10K races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

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Upcoming 10K races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

JUL 1

Run · road · 10K

Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Atlanta

Greater Atlanta · 77 km away

AUG 1

Run · road · 10K

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (32)

Athens · 2 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 10K

Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler

Union Point · 45 km away

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Currahee Challenge 5K/10K

The Currahee Challenge starts at the base of Currahee Mountain in Toccoa, Georgia, with a 5K run/walk and a 10K run on the Colonel Robert Sink Trail. The 10K is a hill run, so this is not a flat, casual road race, and the finish line stays open until late morning for runners and walkers coming off the mountain. The trail matters because it was a training site for the 501st, 506th, 511th, and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiments. The race is sponsored by the Currahee Military Museum, and its identity is tied closely to the mountain’s airborne training history, including the units later portrayed in Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, and The Dirty Dozen.

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens, GA (41)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M in Athens, Georgia, offers four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The race begins at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup is available from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM. Advance registration on RunSignup is required; no on-site registration is available. The 5K and 10K utilize a 3.11-mile out-and-back course, with 5K participants completing it once and 10K participants completing it twice. The half marathon and marathon follow a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back route. Half marathoners repeat this route four times, and marathoners repeat it eight times. This structure emphasizes steady pacing over repeated sections. The course time limit is 6 hours.

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens

Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half

The Get Basted Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving-season race series offering 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon options, including virtual versions of each distance. This is the event's second year, and it is designed so runners can select any distance from a short holiday run to a half marathon without changing events. The route details are not specified, but the race format is straightforward: in-person and virtual runners can select from the same distance options. Basic entry remains inexpensive, with race-day pricing only slightly higher. Shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals are optional purchases. A distinctive feature is the give-back program: volunteers receive five free race entries, and runners who completed one of the organizer's qualifying races during the year can claim a free 5K spot in an in-person Turkey Trot. This tradition started as a way to thank participants who had raced with the group throughout the season.

Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon

The Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning running event in Johns Creek, Georgia, offering 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon distances. It is a run-only event, and each distance includes a virtual option for those participating remotely. The series maintains an accessible entry price, with a slightly increased fee for race-day registration. Participants can purchase shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals individually rather than as part of a bundled package. A unique tradition offers free in-person Turkey Trot entry to runners who completed a Five Star race during the preceding year, a gesture of appreciation for consistent participation. All participants can compete for overall and age-group awards.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (50)

The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Athens, GA offers three running distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup is available from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM. Advance registration on RunSignup is required; no race-day sign-ups are permitted. The course design is simple: each distance follows an out-and-back format. The 5K completes one out-and-back loop. The 10K completes two loops of the same out-and-back course. The half marathon uses a distinct out-and-back course, repeated four times. Parking is available near the start line. All participants have a 3 hour 30 minute time limit to complete their chosen distance.

Run Walk to Remember 5K / 10K / Fun Run

The Run Walk to Remember begins at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. Check-in is at 8:00 AM, with the race starting at 9:00 AM. Participants can choose between a 5K run, a 10K run, or a Fun Run. The event is centered on love and remembrance, with funds raised to help end Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The event is more of a community gathering than a competition, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a shared morning. The cause resonates deeply, as one in three seniors die with Alzheimer's or another dementia, and these diseases claim more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The organizers enhance the event with live music, raffle prizes, and a purple-themed costume contest. Participants can collect their bibs and shirts early at Dickson Realty on North Curry Street.

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About 10K races in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Training Notes

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hosts 10 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Athens through parks, greenways, and neighborhood meetups. Athens Road Runners keeps the week honest with Wednesday Speed Work at 5:30 AM at Clarke Central High School track. Wednesday SOCIAL RUN brings casual 1-3 mile routes at 6:30 PM, alternating locations in Normaltown. SATURDAY LONG RUN meets at 7:15 AM at Hendershot’s in the Bottleworks parking lot on Meigs for longer efforts with 3-6 mile routes. Fleet Feet Athens starts Monday Night Group Runs at 6:00 p.m. for 3 to 5 miles. AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K, Fleet Feet Firefly Five-Miler, Old Folks 4K, and Have A Heart 5K give the calendar real anchors.

Locals ride a Bicycle Friendly Community with nearly 20 miles of bike lanes and plenty of park-to-park options. Firefly Trail and North Oconee River Greenway handle Z2, errands, and easy spins near downtown. Walker Park has singletrack for mountain bikers, BikeAthens runs monthly group rides, and The Hub runs the Ladies Ride and Five Points Fun Ride. Georgia Cycle Sport and The Hub Bicycles keep the shop talk close. 5 mi. The climbs stay Piedmont-style, with no named hills in the brief. Twilight Criterium is the crit anchor, and Athens-to-Savannah Ride is the October endurance pull.

The brief does not name the best months, so locals build the season around known dates and steady routes. Joshua Sampson Memorial 5k and Lake Chapman Trail Race put runners at Sandy Creek Park early in the year, while Twilight Criterium gives riders an April anchor and Athens-to-Savannah Ride gives October a bigger target. Summer specifics are not listed, so runners and riders keep the plan simple with Firefly Trail, North Oconee River Greenway, Walker Park, and Sandy Creek Nature Center. Winter changes are not listed either, but Athens Road Runners still has Wednesday Speed Work, Wednesday SOCIAL RUN, and Saturday long-run structure for base miles and intervals.