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Running Races in Georgia

Every upcoming running race in Georgia, all 543 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

543 upcoming races · 280 with finish-time stats

5K 48010K 151Half Marathon 109Marathon 12Ultra 2
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field4,433 finishersDempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Runin the 5KLongest-running26th year26th Annual Brooklet Peanut 5kannual tradition

Races by City in Georgia

Athens 14Atlanta 89Augusta 20Brunswick 6Canton 10Carrollton 10Cartersville 6Columbus 24Cumming 8Dacula 14Dahlonega 8Dunwoody 7Eatonton 5Gainesville 10Johns Creek 10Kennesaw 9Lawrenceville 6Marietta 8Peachtree City 5Pooler 6Rome 5Roswell 8Savannah 24Stockbridge 10

Soonest Races in Georgia

543 total
Mon, Jul 13, 2026BrazilNation #Run 5K Atlanta, GA5K3.2 MilesFrom $57Details Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Augusta Augusta, GA5KFrom $90Details Fri, Jul 31, 202614th Annual Richmond Hill Red Hot Chili Pepper 5k Richmond Hill, GA5K10KFrom $50Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Lakebottom Park 5K Columbus, GA5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 20262026 Fleet Feet AthHalf Training Run Series Athens, GAFreeDetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026Lutzie 43 Road Race Marietta, GA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Bowdon Founders Day 5K Bowdon, GA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026The Donut Dash 5K Buchanan, GA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Buffalo 5K and 3K Clarkesville, GA5K1.88 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) Roswell, GA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Columbus, GA (31) Columbus, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Georgia

Which Georgia cities have the most races?

Atlanta (89), Columbus (24), Savannah (24), Augusta (20) have the most upcoming races in Georgia. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Georgia?

Georgia has 5K (480), 10K (151), Half Marathon (109), Marathon (12), Ultra (2). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Georgia?

October is the busiest month for races in Georgia, with 135 of the 543, followed by September with 116. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Georgia races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 280 races in Georgia with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:10, 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.

Are there trail races in Georgia?

Yes, 30 races around Georgia get you off the pavement: 19 are trail races, and 11 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.