Races Half marathon · Athens, USA
AthHalf
AthHalf is a rolling half marathon in Athens, USA, held each October. The route passes through Athens' historic neighbourhoods, downtown and the University of Georgia campus. Runner reports describe mild early hills and a hard climb known as Ag Hill near mile 9 (14 km). Mid October mornings in Athens are usually clear and cool, at about 10 to 24°C. With AthHalf's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid October mornings in Athens are usually clear and cool, at about 10 to 24°C.
Racing this course well
The route passes through Athens' historic neighbourhoods, downtown and the University of Georgia campus. Runner reports describe mild early hills and a hard climb known as Ag Hill near mile 9 (14 km).
With AthHalf's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for 2026 opened on 15 April 2026
- Price
- From $65 early bird, rising to $125 in the final weeks (plus a signup fee) (2026 race)
- Places
- 3,000 runners
Official AthHalf site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:30
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
Ag Hill, around mile 9 (14 km), is the climb runners mention most. The late miles cross the university campus.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- The finish is inside Sanford Stadium, where runners can see themselves on the big screen.
- Local bands play along the course.
Pick your goal for Athens
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around AthHalf.
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Asked often
- When is the AthHalf?
- It is held each October in Athens, USA. Check the official AthHalf site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the AthHalf course flat?
- The route passes through Athens' historic neighbourhoods, downtown and the University of Georgia campus. Runner reports describe mild early hills and a hard climb known as Ag Hill near mile 9 (14 km).
- How do I enter the AthHalf?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for 2026 opened on 15 April 2026. Price: From $65 early bird, rising to $125 in the final weeks (plus a signup fee) (2026 race).
- How should I train for the AthHalf?
- Train specifically for Athens — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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