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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (50)

Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Athens, GA
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., N Oconee Access Rd,, 30605
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A festive holiday run in Athens, GA, featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, complete with themed medals and costume fun.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Embrace the holiday spirit at this festive race in Athens, GA, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Runners will enjoy an out-and-back course and earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series. All finishers receive a themed medal, and costumes are encouraged to add to the celebratory atmosphere. It's a wonderful opportunity to stay active and connect with the running community during the holiday season.

What to expect

  • Expect a rolling, out-and-back course for all distances.
  • All finishers will receive a special themed medal.
  • Costumes are encouraged to enhance the holiday spirit.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal
  • Costumes encouraged
  • US Road Running Race Series points
  • Out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST · From $33.80

    Opens Sep 8, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

  • 10K

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST · From $49.70

    Opens Sep 8, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST · From $70.90

    Opens Sep 8, 2021, 6:03 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information Parking lot near starting point  https://maps.app.goo.gl/EFwtDUwqQ1ymp6x47

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M). The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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