New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) 2026 — Athens, GA

New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA is a running event held on December 31, 2026, at the North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead on North Oconee Access Rd. in Athens, Georgia. The race offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The typical start time is 8:00 AM, and entry prices range from $30.00 to $65.00.
Course & Travel Notes
Sunrise on race day is at 7:38 AM, approximately 22 minutes before the 8:00 AM start. The New Year 5K, 10K, and 13.1M in Athens, Georgia takes place at an elevation of 774 feet. Typical weather normals for December include average highs of 57°F and average lows of 36°F, with 34% of days experiencing measurable precipitation. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is located 64.4 miles from the venue.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Athens, GA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) 2026 — Athens, GA?
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) 2026 — Athens, GA takes place on December 31, 2026. The race is held in Athens, Georgia.
Where is New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) 2026 — Athens, GA held?
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) 2026 — Athens, GA is held at North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd. in Athens, Georgia.
Where can I find hotels near New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (53) 2026 — Athens, GA?
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