AthHalf Half Marathon

08/01/2025

Ready to start (or keep) training for ? Training starts tomorrow, August 2nd with Fleet Feet Athens & Oconee! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3IKkFqN

Fleet Feet’s program target runners of all levels & abilities for anyone who can currently (as of 8/2) complete 4 miles to finish their first half marathon or improve over previous performances. Each Saturday run will include restrooms, a place to store your keys/belongings, route maps, water stops & a fun, friendly coaching staff!

07/23/2025

Thanks to Georgia Trend for including AthHalf in their article about 5 Georgia races worth running! We would have to agree!

“It is one of my favorite events of the year,” says Runner Ryan Swingle. “I love how the identities and labels that often divide people all disappear and we are just a big, sweaty group of people trying to get to the finish line.”

Read the full article here: https://www.georgiatrend.com/2025/06/23/beyond-the-peachtree-five-georgia-races-worth-running/

06/15/2025

Runners, don't forget - registration for increases to $95 on July 1! Don't miss out on the opportunity to register at a discounted rate. Hit the link to register today: https://bit.ly/athhalf

06/04/2025

Today is Global Running Day! 🏃 Where are your favorite places to run? Whether its in Athens, the state of Georgia, or somewhere else in the nation or world, we'd love to know. 🌎 Let us know in the comments!

05/30/2025

Do you want to run a half marathon AND support an amazing cause? You've come to the right place! , benefitting Athfest Educates, will be here before you know it. Register today at the link to run with purpose, knowing that your participation ensures every child in Athens-Clarke County experiences the enriching impact of the arts: https://bit.ly/athhalf

05/28/2025

Time is flying by and we are sprinting right into summer! ☀️🏃 We hope that your summer plans include registering and prepping for . What does your running or workout routine look like during the summer? Let us know in the comments!

05/22/2025

We are thrilled to introduce our new AthHalf Race Director, Alan Pesti. Alan is a native Athenian, avid runner, and lover of AthFest Music & Arts Festival and the Athfest Educates mission. With over fifteen years of experience in project and program management, plus 60+ races under his belt, he is excited to take the helm as the AthHalf's next Race Director.

Alan will work with our current Race Director, Carole Black, on the 2025 AthHalf, and then take the helm in 2026.

05/15/2025

AthHalf will be here before you know it - there are 150 days left! 🏃Have you registered for yet? Run on over to the link to register today: https://bit.ly/athhalf

04/15/2025

registration is open! You don't want to miss the opportunity to register at a discounted price. Registration for the AthFest Educates 5K is $35, and registration for the AthHalf is $65 until April 30. Be an early bird and register today: https://bit.ly/43A4tz2

03/26/2025

The time you've all been waiting for is here! Lace up those sneakers and join us at the start line for on Sunday, October 12. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 1, as registration will open for the AthHalf Half Marathon & 5K! More information can be found at athhalf.com.
*Video by Travis Ward*

Registration opens 4/1/25 at www.athhalf.com !The AthHalf packs all that Athens has to offer into exciting half marathon and 5K courses! The half marathon co...

02/21/2025

Calling all Athenians! How can we better spread the word about AthFest Educates? Visit our short survey & let us know! We appreciate your feedback.
Survey: https://forms.gle/umEQM2Qvab4dNC919

01/21/2025

We can't wait!!

AthFest Educates has selected local painter Will Eskridge to be its 2025 theme artist, a role that is responsible for creating a cohesive aesthetic theme to use across a variety of merchandise and promotional materials for the nonprofit’s two flagship fundraising events, the AthFest Music & Arts F...