US Road Running - Athens
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Pirate 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in Athens
The US Road Running event in Athens, Georgia, takes place at the North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead. This athletic gathering offers several race distances conducted on out-and-back courses. The event has a total time limit of 6 hours for all participants.
Participants select from the following distances:
- 5K: A single out-and-back loop totaling 3.11 miles.
- 10K: Two repetitions of the 3.11-mile out-and-back course.
- Half Marathon: Four repetitions of a 3.28-mile out-and-back course.
- Marathon: Eight repetitions of a 3.28-mile out-and-back course.
The registration process is handled exclusively online, as there is no on-site registration available on the day of the event. Packet pickup is scheduled to begin 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior to the race commencement. All finishers receive a themed medal upon completing their respective distances.
The event encourages the use of costumes, although they are not mandatory. This race is also part of the US Road Running Race Series, allowing participants to earn points toward the ongoing series standings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
