Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA is run in Athens, Georgia, on December 12, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K and the 5K start together at 8 a.m. on scenic routes chosen to show what is distinctive about the town. Everyone who finishes collects a medal, and a holiday costume contest runs alongside the race with prizes on offer.

Whichever distance you enter, it is the same start line at the same hour, which makes this straightforward to plan around. A half marathon in mid-December works if the fall was consistent: ten to twelve weeks with one long run a week and a couple of tempo efforts. If not, run the 10K hard and enjoy the rest of the morning. A costume is also far more manageable over 3.1 miles than over 13.1, which is worth remembering when you sign up.