13Mar
Hiawassee Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $85.00
Hiawassee Half Marathon & 5K
Hiawassee,
Georgia,
United States
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Date
13 Mar, 2027
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$35.00 – $85.00
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Website
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Hiawassee Half Marathon & 5K
About the event
Conveniently located just two hours north of Atlanta, we welcome you to the heart of the North Georgia mountains for the 2nd Annual 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 moderately hilly 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, 2027)
Half Marathon - Registration $85 ($95 after January 31, 2027)
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
13Mar
Hiawassee 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for March in Hiawassee.
Temperature4.8° / 16.6°
Feels like1.3° / 12.8°
Sunshine hours8h 37m
Rainfall4.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity64.7%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:43
Sunset19:43
About Hiawassee
Learn more about the host city, Hiawassee.
Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census. Its name is derived from the Cherokee—or perhaps Creek—word Ayuhwasi, which means meadow, Hiawassee is also known in the novel "Restart" by Gordon Korman.
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