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AthHalf Half Marathon and AthFest Educates 5K
| Distances | 5K, Half marathon |
| Surface | road |
| Field size | 2,674 runners |
| USATF certified | Yes |
| Boston qualifier | No |
From the race's RunSignup listing, with field size from its posted results, last updated September 23, 2026.
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Race-day weather
What the weather did on October 10 in each of the last 5 years, measured at Athens Ben Epps Airport, 3.4 miles from Athens.
| Year | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 53°F | none |
| 2024 | 77°F | 56°F | none |
| 2023 | 84°F | 48°F | none |
| 2022 | 77°F | 45°F | none |
| 2021 | 84°F | 62°F | none |
Daily highs and lows, not start-line temperatures: most races start in the cool of the morning, closer to the low. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, GHCN-Daily.
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