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Hiawassee Half Marathon & 5K

Name: Hiawassee Half Marathon & 5K
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Hiawassee, Georgia

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calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Conveniently located just two hours north of Atlanta, we welcome you to the heart of the North Georgia mountains for the inaugural Hiawassee Half Marathon & 5K!

Starting and finishing in the charming Hiawassee Town Square, this scenic road race showcases the beauty of our mountain-lake community. Both courses feature stunning views of Lake Chatuge, with the half marathon offering a full 360-degree tour around its sparkling shoreline. With primarily flat terrain and well-maintained road surfaces, runners of all experience levels can enjoy a smooth, fast course surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Half Marathon: 7:30 am Start; 4 hour time limit (18 min 20 sec mile)

5K: 8:30 am Start

Pricing
5K - Registration $35 ($45 after January 31, 2026)

Half Marathon - Registration $85 ($95 after January 31, 2026)

No refunds. No transfers. No deferrals. No exceptions.

100% Non-Profit Race. Net proceeds will benefit the Hikeawassee free Appalachian Trail hiker shuttle!

Races Offered

5K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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73 days remaining

Half-Marathon

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — Half-Marathon

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Type — Road running

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73 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Hiawassee.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.3° / 16.6°

wb_sunny 2.0° / 13.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.8 /

water_drop 67.3%