Athens-Clarke County, Georgia · United States
5K races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
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Upcoming 5K races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
This week 4
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
9th Annual Great American 5k
Dacula · 50 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
5K Run for Glory
Demorest · 71 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Firecracker 5K at Chickasaw Point
Westminster · 73 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Historic Hartwell 5K
Hartwell · 61 km away
JUL 9
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Kennedy 5K and Washington 3K
Clarkesville · 76 km away
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11JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Dirty Spokes Sawnee Mountain Trail Races
Cumming · 77 km away
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Picture of Health Foundation 5k Wellness Run/Walk Event
Lilburn · 70 km away
17JUL
Run · road · 5K
Syfan Supports 5k and Fun Run
Gainesville · 57 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun Day
Lawrenceville · 59 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Braselton Police Foundation 5K
Braselton · 41 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
HACEMOS Atlanta 5K Run/Walk
Lilburn · 70 km away
25JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Summit Sundown - Night Trail Race
Dacula · 49 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Atlanta
Greater Atlanta · 77 km away
AUG 6
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
2026 Fleet Feet - AthHalf Training Run Series
Athens · 1 km away
1AUG
Run · trail · 5K
Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K
Athens · 2 km away
2AUG
Run · road · 5K
Mustard Seed 5K
Johns Creek · 72 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
Rock and Run 5K + 3K Walk — Rescheduled for 2026
Athens · 5 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (32)
Athens · 2 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K, 10K, Kids' fun run, Wheelchair fun race benefiting Marcus Autism Center
Johns Creek · 72 km away
SEP 11
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Dirty Spokes Labor Day 5K
Dacula · 50 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run Rowen
Dacula · 47 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Covington Fuzz Run 2026
Covington · 58 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
2nd Annual PCOM Georgia Blaze 5K
Suwanee · 65 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Ribbon Run Revolution 5K
Lilburn · 70 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
2026 Kaleidoscope Child Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Education
Norcross · 76 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
EquiSol Race Series (A Park for All Seasons) - Fall Equinox 5k
Dacula · 49 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run
Covington · 58 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Skylar's Run - Clean Water 5K
Auburn · 48 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler
Union Point · 45 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
2026 Duluth Donut Dash 5K
Duluth · 72 km away
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Dash 4 Domestic Violence Awareness 5K
The Dash 4 Domestic Violence Awareness 5K is a community 5K run/walk held at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Hosted by the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office, this is the fourth annual event. It gathers runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to focus on domestic violence awareness, with packet pick-up and registration beginning early.
The route is a 5K within Alexander Park. The day offers more than just the race. Proceeds benefit Mosaic Georgia, Partnership Against Domestic Violence, and Ahimsa House, funding services like crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, survivor support, prevention education, healthy relationship programs, and assistance for survivors needing to relocate pets. A recent edition saw 170 registered runners and raised $12,080. Past events have featured DJ Mercy, Zumba, line dancing, and fitness sessions from local gyms.
The Pastry Road Race 2026
The Pastry Road Race is a flat road race held in downtown Buford, Georgia, starting at 8:00 a.m. in October. The event embraces its bakery theme, described as a "sweet" race to raise "dough," with participants receiving T-shirts.
The morning features music, door prizes, and awards presented in five-year age groups ranging from 10 and under to 75 and up. While listed on Atlanta Track Club's Community Calendar, the race is organized independently, and inquiries should be directed to the event organizer.
Easterseals North Georgia - Trick or Treat Trot 5K AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier
The Trick or Treat Trot 5K is a morning 5K held in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, with the race starting at 8:00 AM. This event benefits Easterseals North Georgia, providing health and development services for children with disabilities, their families, and the community. The race is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, though it is organized independently of the Atlanta Track Club.
The event focuses on a straightforward 5K course, not a complex race structure. Participants, both runners and walkers, contribute to raising funds and awareness for young children with disabilities in Atlanta and North Georgia. Each participant receives a shirt. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as to winners in various age groups, from youth categories to senior grand masters.
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.
Spooky Spirits 5K
The Spooky Spirits 5K is a Halloween-themed 5K race held in Suwanee, Georgia. It begins and ends at Suwanee Town Center Park. This is a timed race and a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, allowing participants to approach it as a serious 5K effort. The event also offers a more relaxed option that combines cocktails and costumes, with ticket choices for a continuous run or a course featuring stops for drinks.
The spirits version features five stations along the race path, each offering a different cocktail sample and theme. Additionally, a 12-ounce cocktail is provided at the finish line. The event accommodates competitive runners, casual walkers, groups in costumes, and friends who enjoy cocktails. The race is organized by the same team responsible for the Beer Chaser 5K and Suwanee Wine Fest. Individual results and race videos will be accessible after the event.
Pink up the Pace 5K
Pink Up the Pace is an annual 5K walk/run held at Francis Field in St. Augustine, Florida. It begins at 8:00 a.m., with activities running from early morning until noon. The event supports breast cancer awareness, early detection, and testing access for residents of St. Augustine and surrounding areas.
The route winds through the streets of Historic Downtown, offering a city-center course distinct from a park loop. Participants include walkers and runners, such as breast cancer survivors, children, teens, adults, and teams from community groups that take part in and sponsor the event.
Potter's House 5K: Whole Health Matters (Mind, Body, Soul)
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.
AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
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.
Global 5K
The Global 5K is a one-day event where runners and walkers in countries worldwide cover the same distance on the same day. The distance is 3.1 miles, and the format is intentionally straightforward: run or walk it wherever you are, at your own pace.
There is no set course. Participants can use a local park, a gym treadmill, or their own neighborhood, then track the 5K to have it count toward the event. Thousands of people participate, and the setup allows for easy participation with friends or family without needing to travel to a start line.
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens
AthHalf Half Marathon & AthFest Educates 5K
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Athens Training Notes
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hosts 65 5K 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.