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2026-2027 5K Races in Athens, Georgia

Every upcoming 5K around Athens, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

21 upcoming 5K races found · 13 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Athens races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field263 finishers21st Annual New Year's EVE At Noon 5Kin the 5KLongest-running21st year21st Annual New Year's EVE At Noon 5Kannual tradition
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run Athens, GA1 Mile5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026AccessPoint 5k for CRPS Athens, GA5KFrom $15Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Faith Over Fear 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Corre Con Dignidad 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Glads Run ATH 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (50) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sun, Dec 13, 2026Birchmore Memorial Run/Walk for Fun 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $30Details Thu, Dec 31, 202621st Annual New Year's EVE At Noon 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $40Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (02) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (04) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 6, 2027Athens Academy Spartan 5K and Spartan Sprint Athens, GA5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Wildcat Ramble 5K and Fun Run Athens, GA1 Mile5KFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (07) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027Bookin’ It 5K Athens, GA1 Mile5KFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (09) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Athens, GA (11) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens, GA (13) Athens, GA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Trailblazer 5K Athens, GA5KRegistration opens Oct 30From $25Details Sun, May 2, 2027Run for Recovery 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $38Details Sat, Aug 7, 20272027 Rock & Run 5K Athens, GA5K3KFrom $30Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Athens

When are most 5K races held in Athens?

December is the busiest month for 5K races in Athens, with 5 of the 21, followed by February with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Athens 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 5K races in Athens with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:42, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Athens?

Browse Athens run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.