FAQs

Yes! This year, the Augusta Half Marathon will have a cash prize purse for the top finishers:
1st place male/female Half Marathon - $500
2nd place male/female Half Marathon - $300
3rd place male/female Half Marathon - $200
1st place male/female 10K - 2024 registration and gift card
1st place male/female 5K - 2024 registration and gift card

Though we work very hard in advance to prevent both CSX and Norfolk Southern trains from coming through our course during race day, it is still possible that one could run across our route. Because the safety of our athletes, volunteers and staff is of the utmost importance to us at the Augusta Sports Council, we will have police officers at every railroad crossing, ensuring that runners do not try to outrun a train or beat it across the tracks. According to USATF Rule 245 part 3, (USA Track and Field, the organization that sanctions our event), runners’ times start at the start line and end at the finish line, regardless of what takes place on the course, including being stopped momentarily by a train. We will continue to work to stop trains from interfering in the race, but please keep your own safety and the safety of others in mind when crossing railroads on our course.

Overall male and female finishers in the half marathon, 10K & 5K events will receive awards. Age group winner categories consisting of the top three male and female finishers in the HALF MARATHON event is as follows: 15 & Under, 16-19. 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and over. Overall winners will not be included in the age group awards.

Yes, water stations are located approximately every 1.5 to 2 miles along the Augusta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course. Please see the locations of the stations on the race map.

Portable toilets will be located at each water station as well as at the start/finish line in the Augusta Common.

The Augusta Half Marathon has a three and a half time limit. This time limit allows for a minimum 16 minutes/mile pace. Anyone who has not completed the race within the three and a half hour time limit will be responsible for their own safety and will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
Our staff will follow the last runner enforcing the pace of 16 minutes per mile pace and will assist runners as possible in keeping this pace. However, any runner who has not reached mile 7, which is the Taylor Street entrance to Augusta University, by 9:30 a.m. will be required to stop the race and will be shuttled back to the start/finish line. Runners who wish to continue will be required to relinquish their race number, move to the sidewalk and continue at their own risk while following all pedestrian rules and regulations as streets will be open to regular vehicle traffic.
The 10K has a 2 hour time limit and the 5K has a 1 hour time limit.

Yes! The Augusta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is an official qualifying event for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

No, runners' lanes will be separated from traffic lanes by cones. Please stay inside the cones at all times. To ensure your safety, volunteers and police officers will monitor the course.

If possible, try to make it to the nearest aid station for assistance. Otherwise, move to the right and look for a course volunteer to assist you. A "sag wagon" will sweep the course following the close of the half marathon to pick up any non-finishers.
A shuttle will be stationed along the route and runners who have not reached a certain point by 10:00 a.m. will be required to stop the race and will be shuttled back to the start/finish line. Runners who wish to continue on the course will be required to relinquish their race number, move to the sidewalk and continue at their own risk.

For your safety and the safety of others, we do not allow the following items on the course: pets, any wheeled conveyance including inline skates, skateboards, bicycles, skateboards, hand cycles with gears or scooters. The use of headphones and personal music devices is strongly discouraged.

Gear check will be located at the Augusta Common on race morning. To check your gear, pick up a bag at the gear check table and mark your bib number on the outside. Items placed in bags other than the one received at gear check will not be accepted into the gear check area. Please do not leave valuable or irreplaceable items in your bag. The Augusta Sports Council is not responsible for lost or missing bags. Following the race, you may show your race bib to pick up your gear.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up/Registration will be on Friday, February 23 (Julian Smith BBQ Pit).
We strongly recommend picking up packets Friday during EXPO hours. This will help you have a stress free race day and prevent long lines.
Packets can be picked up for friends or family members with a copy of their drivers license or other form of official ID.
Please note: Your first choice of shirt size may no longer be available during day-of packet pick-up.

We strongly recommend picking up packets Thursday and Friday during EXPO hours. This will help you have a stress free race day and prevent long lines. Race day Packet Pick-up will only be available from 6AM-6:30AM at the Augusta Sports Council tent in the Augusta Common (836 Reynolds St.), however your first choice of shirt size may no longer be available during day-of packet pick-up.

Advanced registration is open until Wednesday, February 21, 2024 On-site registration will only be open during packet pick-up on Friday, February 23, 2024 during the Expo. Race day registration will not be available.

This event serves as our primary fundraiser for our annual scholarship program so we are unable to offer refunds. However, however we do allow athletes to defer their race registration to the following year’s race. The deadline to defer to 2025 is Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Our “No Transfer” policy will still be in effect.
If you have additional questions, please contact augustahmhelp@gmail.com

Timing will be provided. Your timing chip will be attached to the race bib you receive at packet pick-up.

Yes, please join the Augusta Sports Council and your fellow runners at the finish line area from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. for music, food, and awards. And don't forget to cheer on the Medals for Miles kids fun run participants as they start at 10:30 am!