• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Athens
  • Event dates
  • Open entry

AthHalf Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

AthHalf Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
11:23/km

4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
65/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
36 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

AthHalf Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Canyon, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the AthHalf Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the AthHalf Half Marathon?

The AthHalf Half Marathon is described as rolling.

Where does the AthHalf Half Marathon route go?

The AthHalf Half Marathon route starts at Downtown Athens (Washington and Lumpkin Street area) and finishes at Inside Sanford Stadium on the University of Georgia campus. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Downtown Athens, historic Boulevard neighborhood, Normaltown, Cobbham and Greek houses. USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event.

What should runners know on race day for the AthHalf Half Marathon?

Gear-check area for half marathon runners; sweat bags moved from the start line to the finish line for collection. No gear check for the 5K. Live music from local Athens bands throughout the course to keep runners energized. Half marathon pace groups offered for 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30 and 2:40 finish times.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Canyon
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Festival
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
3,000 spots available for the half marathon and 550 spots for the 5K.
Field cap
3,000

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
Four-hour time limit (18 minutes per mile).

Race day logistics

Pacers
Half marathon pace groups offered for 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30 and 2:40 finish times.
Bag drop
Gear-check area for half marathon runners; sweat bags moved from the start line to the finish line for collection. No gear check for the 5K.
Expo / packet pickup
Health and Fitness Expo packet pickup at the Classic Center Pavilion, 440 Foundry Street, 12pm-5pm the day before the half marathon; race-day pickup available for $20 (200 spots).
On-course music
Live music from local Athens bands throughout the course to keep runners energized.

Access and course status

Start
Downtown Athens (Washington and Lumpkin Street area)
Finish
Inside Sanford Stadium on the University of Georgia campus

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Downtown Athens, historic Boulevard neighborhood, Normaltown, Cobbham, Greek houses, Five Points, University of Georgia campus, Sanford Stadium
Notable features
  • USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
  • gorgeous autumn-time run through historic Athens neighborhoods finishing with a lap inside Sanford Stadium on the UGA campus

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 20°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 65Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.