Residents and visitors should prepare for road closures and traffic delays on Saturday, Feb. 22, as the 2025 Augusta Half Marathon, 10K and 5K takes place across the city of Augusta.
Presented by Wier/Stewart, the race will start and end at Augusta Unviersity’s Summerville Campus, located at 2500 Walton Way, with events running from 7 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
The Half Marathon will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by the 10K and 5K at 7:45 a.m. Additionally, the Medals for Miles Kids Fun Run is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
The event will affect roads throughout Augusta, including the Augusta Canal, Summerville, and the Lakemont/Lake Olmstead areas.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Department will manage road closures and reopen intersections once the last runner has passed, with all closures expected to end by 10 a.m., according to a press release from the Augusta Sports Council.
However, the most significant impact will be at the turn circle entrance off Walton Way and Fleming Avenue, which will remain closed from 4 a.m. to noon. for the race’s start and finish line setup.
While no major road closures are planned outside of the turn circle entrance, significant one-way traffic is expected along the race route.
Residents and businesses along affected roads have been notified via mail, with contact information provided for the Augusta Sports Council.
With thousands of runners expected to participate, Augusta residents and businesses should plan accordingly for potential traffic congestion, according to the Augusta Sports Council.
Law enforcement and race organizers are urging drivers to use alternate routes and allow extra time for travel. Meanwhile, participants and spectators are encouraged to check road impact maps and plan accordingly to ensure a smooth race day experience.
Key roads expected to experience delays include:
- Arsenal Road (Bellevue Ave to McDowell Street)
- Helen Street (Arsenal Ave to Peachtree Road.)
- McDowell Street (Arsenal Ave to Highland Ave)
- Laney Walker Blvd. (9th Street to Druid Park Ave)
- Highland Avenue (McDowell Street to Helen Street)
- Peachtree Road (Helen Street to Henry Street)
- Henry Street (Peachtree Road to Fleming Ave)
- Fleming Avenue (Henry Street to Williams Street)
- Williams Street (Fleming Ave to Johns Road)
- Katherine Street (Fleming Ave to McDowell Street)
- Johns Road (Williams Street to Cumming Road)
- Cumming Road (Johns Road to Milledge Road)
- Milledge Road (McDowell Street to Broad Street)
- Overton Road, Morningside Drive, Terrace Road, Huntington Road, Brookside Road, Crestwood Drive
- Broad Street (Milledge Road to Lakemont Drive)
- Lakemont Drive (Broad Street to LakeShore Loop)
- LakeShore Loop (Lakemont Drive to Milledge Road)
- Milledge Road (LakeShore Loop to Lake Olmstead Stadium)
- Eve Street (Mill Village Trailhead to Broad Street)
- Broad Street (Eve Street to Greene Street)
- Greene Street (Broad Street to St. Sebastian Way)
- St. Sebastian Way (Greene St. to RA Dent Blvd.)
- RA Dent Blvd. (St. Sebastian Way to Laney Walker Boulevard )
- Laney Walker Boulevard (RA Dent Boulevard. to Druid Park Ave)
- Druid Park Avenue (Laney Walker Boulevard. to Central Ave)
- Central Avenue (Druid Park Ave to Merry Street)
- Merry Street (Central Ave to McDowell Street)
- McDowell Street (Merry Street to Lyle Road)
- Lyle Road (McDowell Street to Patrol Drive)
- Patrol Drive to Taylor Street
For additional information about the race or road impacts, residents can contact the Augusta Sports Council at https://www.augustasportscouncil.org
To find out more about the upcoming Augusta Half Marathon, visit: https://augustahalf.org
