Athens-Clarke County, Georgia · United States

Half Marathon races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

JUL 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Atlanta

Greater Atlanta · 77 km away

AUG 2

Run · road · Half Marathon

2026 Fleet Feet - AthHalf Training Run Series

Athens · 1 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

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

Athens · 2 km away

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

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

AthHalf Half Marathon & AthFest Educates 5K

Flatrock | Georgia

The Flatrock Trail Run begins and ends at the pavilion near the main entrance of Harbins Park in Dacula, Georgia. Wolf Peak Outdoors organizes this trail event, offering 50K, half marathon, and 50/50 Challenge distances. All participants start together at 8:00 AM. The race is presented as suitable for beginners, although the organizer characterizes the half marathon as a demanding trail course. The logistics are straightforward and community-focused. Packet pickup occurs on race morning at the start-finish pavilion. Runners must present a photo ID; this is the sole opportunity to receive a bib and check in. The organizer provides course previews and training resources, makes a GPX file available, and welcomes runners to gather at the start line. Previous participants have characterized the atmosphere as lowkey, relaxed, and reminiscent of old-school trail racing, noting a calm energy, scenic trails, and supportive volunteers.

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.

Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

The Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay takes place in March in Georgia, offering multiple ways to run the marathon-day course. Participants can select the 26.2-mile full marathon, the 13.1-mile half marathon, a 2- to 4-person marathon relay, or a Greek Life marathon relay with teams of the same size. The relay allows participation in the full-course event without each individual running the entire 26.2 miles. The relay course is divided into four legs, with four-person teams typically running approximately 6 to 7 miles each. Teammates exchange a specific Relay Belt and Relay Bib at designated zones before the last runner proceeds to the finish. Any group of two, three, or four individuals can register as a relay team, designate a captain, and select a team name. The Classic City Marathon Association organizes the event, which FindMyMarathon.com voters recognized as the Best Marathon in Georgia.

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About Half Marathon races in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Training Notes

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hosts 11 Half Marathon 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.