AthHalf Half Marathon • Sunday, October 22, 2017
AthHalf 5K • Saturday, October 21, 2017
AthHalf 2017 is the 8th annual half marathon fundraiser for AthFest Educates, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-quality music and arts education programs for youth in Athens-Clarke County. The course highlights Athens's vibrant downtown, beautiful historic buildings, University of Georgia campus and the world-renowned music scene.
On Saturday October 21, 2017, there will be a Health and Fitness Expo from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM located at the Classic Center on Thomas Street in Athens. The AthHalf 5K will take place during the race expo on October 21 at 3:30 PM.
The half marathon will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2017 starting at 7:30 am. The starting point of the half marathon is in downtown Athens. The race will wind through downtown Athens, beautiful historic neighborhoods, and the University of Georgia campus. The race features all the sights that America’s #1 College Town has to offer in 13.1 miles. This race benefits AthFest Educates, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music and arts education in Athens, Georgia.
Registration fees
Virtual Half Marathon Closed
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$45.00Mar 24 - Oct 18
5K Closed
Children 10 and under receive a $10 discount which auto applies at checkout. There will be a $5 discount for participants who register for both the half marathon and 5K.
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$30.00Mar 24 - Oct 18
Race Day Packet Pickup - Select this option if you've already registered and need to add on Race Day Closed
This allows you to pick-up your bib and race shirt on Sunday, Oct. 22nd from 6:15 am - 7:15 am at the start line (Limited to 150 people)
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$15.00Mar 24 - Oct 18
Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedMar 24 – Apr 1
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$60.00Apr 1 – May 31
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$70.00Jun 1 – Jul 31
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$80.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$90.00Oct 1 – Oct 18
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Half Marathon & 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedMar 24 – Apr 1
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$85.00Apr 1 – May 31
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$95.00Jun 1 – Jul 31
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$105.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$115.00Oct 1 – Oct 18
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AthHalf Named #1 College Town Race (halfmarathons.net)
AthHalf Named #1 College Town Race (halfmarathons.net)
Runners will enjoy a gorgeous autumn-time run through downtown Athens, the UGA campus (Go Dawgs!), past Five Points where energetic spectators flock and cheer as they drink their morning coffee, past the “Pumpkin Patch Church” and the gorgeous Greek houses, and of course through the historic Cobbham and Boulevard neighborhoods. And in AthHalf tradition, we’ll have live music throughout the course to keep you energized and having fun!.
Time Limit
The half marathon course has a four-hour time limit. All runners must be able to complete the course within four hours. The 5K has a one-hour time limit. All runners must be able to complete the course within 1 hour.
Runner Support
Runners will be well supported on the course with hydration stations, cheering fans, live music, and lots of fun.
Weather
The AthHalf is scheduled during prime fall weather! In October, average monthly temperatures range between 76°F and 50°F, while rainfall totals average around just 3.2 inches for the mon
Thank you to our sporting apparel sponsor Brooks!
Event schedule
- Sat, October 21, 2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 pm EDT – Half Marathon Packet Pickup
- Sat, October 21, 2017 3:30 PM - 5K Race Start
- Sun, October 22, 2017 7:30 AM - Half Marathon Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jill Helme
- Website
- Visit website
