Athens’ annual half marathon and 5K are back for their 15th and 8th years, respectively. The 5K, which begins at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 2, runs through downtown Athens and the Boulevard neighborhood. There will be a Health and Fitness Expo held at the Classic Center Pavillion from 12–5 p.m. The half marathon, which begins at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 3, runs through Athens’ historic districts, downtown and the UGA campus. Local bands will be playing at the start and finish line of the 5K and all along the half-marathon route to help participants celebrate their accomplishments. Those not participating as runners are encouraged to watch along the course and help cheer on the runners. These races are fundraisers produced by AthFest Educates, a nonprofit that awards grants to schools, other local nonprofits and local government agencies to provide high-quality arts and music education for local K–12 youth.
WHO: AthHalf Half Marathon and 5K
WHEN: Nov. 2–3
WHERE: Washington and Lumpkin Streets
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