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Likely to sell out. 463 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 500.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 | ||||
| AthFest Educates 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20263:00 PM | $40 | 500 |
| Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 | ||||
| AthHalf Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20267:30 AM | $125 | 3,000 |
| Virtual AthHalf Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20267:30 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $125, entry is about 108 percent above a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Athens runs 2:12:29, about 10:06 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:09 and men in 2:02:34.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the AthFest Educates 5K starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Washington and Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 AthHalf Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:20 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:03, and half the field in 2:12:29; the last tenth came in after 2:55:33.
At the 2025 AthFest Educates 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:21 or better, the top quarter in 30:33, and half the field in 36:17; the last tenth came in after 50:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:29:00 | 1:24:25 |
| 20-29 | 1:24:43 | 1:17:05 |
| 30-39 | 1:36:26 | 1:24:20 |
| 40-49 | 1:39:11 | 1:30:45 |
| 50-59 | 1:54:28 | 1:43:00 |
| 60-69 | 2:06:41 | 2:05:46 |
| 70+ | 2:52:12 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 5 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 2,538 to 2,674 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:12:53 to 2:12:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,674 (+5%) | 2:12:29 | under 1:43:20 | 1:11:18 |
| 2024 | 2,538 | 2:12:53 | under 1:44:44 | 1:10:56 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
About average for Georgia half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:56:03, against 1:54:35 in a typical Georgia half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Event: AthFest Educates 5K. Event Date: Saturday October 10, 2026. Start Time: 2:30pm EDT. Registration Limit: 550 spots available. Registration: Registration Opens April 15, 2026 at 12:00am EDT. Price: $35.00 Race Fee $3.10 SignUp Fee, 10…
Rules and FAQ
If/when that AthHalf sells out, a runner can add their name to a wait list. This is a first-come first-served list. When a currently registered participant requests a refund, the name at the top of the wait list will be offered a…
Rules and FAQ
For complete information about the AthHalf Half Marathon and 5K visit athhalf.com. Frequently Asked Questions are available HERE.
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The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses! The half marathon course includes a run through Athens’ historic districts, downtown, and the UGA campus, with local Athens bands performing live throughout the course. The 5K course explores downtown Athens and the Boulevard neighborhood with a live band at the start and finish line to help you celebrate your accomplishment. Athens residents come out in force to cheer on and entertain runners along the way, adding to the fun energy of these popular events.