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Upcoming races near Athens, GA

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37 races are coming up near Athens, GA in the next 90 days; the next is Veterans 5K on Saturday, November 7 in Elberton. 73 races are on the calendar for the next 12 months, across Athens and Watkinsville, Winder and the towns east toward Royston and Elberton, and Gainesville and Lake Lanier. 10 races raise their price in the next three weeks.

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Next 90 days

37 races through February 5

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When to race near Athens, GA

The next 12 months at a glance

Race season

Races on our calendar each month, 73 in all

  1. November 2026: 16 races
  2. December 2026: 14 races
  3. January 2027: 7 races
  4. February 2027: 11 races
  5. March 2027: 9 races
  6. April 2027: 3 races
  7. May 2027: 5 races
  8. June 2027: 1 race
  9. July 2027: 1 race
  10. August 2027: 3 races
  11. September 2027: 3 races
  12. October 2027: no races listed yet

Tap a month to see its races. Later months fill in as races open registration, so the bars show what is listed today.

Typical weather

Average high and low (°F) and rain or snow (inches)

Typical weather near Athens, GA by month
MonthAverage high (°F)Average low (°F)Rain or snow (inches)
November65423.8
December57364.4
January55344.4
February59374.4
March67434.4
April75503.5
May82593.3
June89674.9
July92704.2
August90694.6
September85633.9
October75523.3
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Athens Ben Epps Airport, GA, 4 mi from the city center. Averages, not a forecast. Rain or snow is the monthly total as water.

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Races near Athens, GA: quick answers

How many races are near Athens, GA in the next 3 months?

37 races are listed near Athens, GA between November 7 and February 5. The next is Veterans 5K on Saturday, November 7 in Elberton.

What is the cheapest race near Athens, GA right now?

Give Thanks 8K on November 26 has the lowest listed entry fee in the next 90 days: $10. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for races near Athens, GA?

Run Deca 5K- Benefitting A New Veteran: the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 13. 14 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there races near Athens, GA this weekend?

Yes, 3: Veterans 5K (Sat), Cornelia Masonic Lodge Gobble Gobble 5K Turkey Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run (Sat) and Faith Over Fear 5K (Sun).

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