Half Marathon races near Athens

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.

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.

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.

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.