7 events in Athens, Georgia

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!

Please join us for a Superhero themed 5K to support Athens Academy! Participants are encouraged to dress in superhero attire, although

not required. If you would like to be considered for the costume contest and prizes, please check in at the T-shirt table by 9:30 a.m. race day.

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL EVENT!!! Walk, Run, Bike, Paddle Board, whatever you want to do to shine your Spark in the Dark across the world!!! You can do this event on the actual date and time of October 18, 2026 - race starts at 5:30pm but join us at 4:45pm for face painting, bib decorating, and music! - in person at the UGA Golf Course or virtually or you can do the event virtually during the week before or on the day or week after! Send your photos, videos, memories of how you are shining brightly! You will still receive your t-shirt, swag bag and goodies! Think live music, glow in the dark wristbands, swag bags, Alumni Cookie Dough bites and lots of fun and surprises. All monies raised are for the numerous Tini Spark in the Dark Scholarships in memory and honor of our precious forever 19 year old daughter Tini. "And I compare it to a spark in the dark. As small as a spark in the dark might be, it can be seen by all those around it. And if those sparks encourage further sparks, a tremendous

light can be created and overcome any and all darkness. So, as easy as it is to say "my one life and heart probably won't make much of a difference, considering how many people there are in the world," you're wrong. Sorry, not sorry! There is power in one heart, just as there is power in one spark." ~ Tini Semeria You can read Tini's entire blog here - https://christinasemeria.wordpress.com/ You can download Tini's original song "Be Still" here - https://christinasemeria.org/2017/01/29/be-still-download-available/

Keel and Ryles Holiday Races Presents

“Legging it for Lincoln 4K”

A Clover Glove & Black Bag Series Race

THE RACE: The race will be held at 5823 Dam Road, Hartwell, Georgia.. The race will start at 10:15 AM, after the A Heart for Hart County Animal Rescue 5K

Virtual Option available. If virtual, submit time no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2/14/26 on Run Sign Up. To access, go to cloverglove.com, click on Races, then click "Results" beside the name of the race. You cannot run both the in person and virtual runs. You must choose one or the other.

AWARDS: All participants get a copper image of Lincoln (sometimes called a penny.) Overall winners get a paper image of Lincoln (AKA $5).

REGISTRATION: Register by 1/20/26 to receive a pair of Lincoln Socks. $20.44 No Socks price is $14.44.

PROCEEDS: The race proceeds benefit Georgia 4-H by supporting scholarships, programs, and projects for Georgia’s youth. The Georgia 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Questions: Contact Roger Keel at [email protected]

The Friends of the ACC Library is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to support the Athens-Clarke County Library and its services. Think of us as the ultimate booster club!

Whether you walk or run, come join us for a great time at Sandy Creek Park for this family friendly event.

Proceeds from the race help to support a wide range of programs and services at the library.

Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book character!