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Events

Spartan 5K Run/Walk

$25 9:00AM EST Price increases after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Spartan Sprint

$25 10:00AM EST Price increases after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Please don't make me run! I just want a T-shirt!

Phantom Runner

$25 9:00AM EST Registration ends January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Place

1281 Spartan Lane
Athens, GA US 30606

Description

Come and run the Spartan 5K with a super fast 1-mile downhill finish!  Beautiful handmade pottery awards by. r.wood studio.

We are excited to continue offering RFID Chip timing!  

Race Day Schedule

7:15AM     Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup in the Tilman Center

8:30AM     Race Day Registration ends.  Packet Pickup still available.

8:45AM     Last bus leaves for the starting line

9:00AM     5K Start

10:00AM    Fun Run Start

10:15AM    Awards Ceremony

Registration Fees

Spartan 5K Run/Walk


Arrive in plenty of time to pick up your bib and t-shirt then hop on a bus to the start. Starting line is approximately 1 mile from the packet pickup location.
Start Time:9:00am EST 
Price:$25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $30.00 after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Spartan Sprint

This is an untimed fun run for all children running through the Athens Academy campus.
Start Time:10:00am EST
Price:$25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $30.00 after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Course

Come and set your PR on this screaming fast course with a 1/2 mile downhill finish!

COURSE MAP

Awards

Beautiful handmade pottery by r.wood studio is given to 

Overall Male / Female, Masters Male/Female and the following Male / Female Age Groups:

5-year age groups:  10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and Over

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Spartan 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

 

What if it Rains?

We get wet!  Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.  Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.

Check the weather.

 

Race Contact Info

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