New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (02)
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Saturday, January 9, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Athens (North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd.). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $30 to $65.
Course and race notes
US Road Running Races. US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting.
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Race details
Date
Saturday, January 9
2027 · in 63 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd.
Athens, GA 30605
Area: Athens & Nearby Counties, Athens, GA
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$30 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 9 (in 63 days)
Opened Apr 6, 2022
Race day in Athens
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for January 9, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Athens Ben Epps Airport, GA (3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:38 AM – 5:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 22 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 8
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.