21st Annual New Year's EVE At Noon 5K
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 12:00 PM, in Athens (400 Bob Holman Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
The 5K will begin at 12-Noon sharp.
Course will be on paved roads throughout the park and is USATF Certified GA19034DJ. This means you can use your time as a Peachtree Qualifier. After the race there will be plenty of refreshments.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
12:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Jul 10, 2026
Race day in Athens
Weather
55° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 31, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Athens Ben Epps Airport, GA (6.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:38 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
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