Augusta Half Marathon Set for February 28: Expect Traffic Delays and Road Closures

The 2026 Augusta Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K presented by Georgia Carolina Orthopedics will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28. Traffic impacts are expected during the morning hours. The event runs from 7 to 11:15 a.m., starting and finishing at the Augusta University Summerville Campus, located at 2500 Walton Way.

The half-marathon begins at 7:15 a.m. Both the 10K and 5K start at 7:45 a.m. The Medals for Miles Kids Fun Run kicks off at 10:30 a.m.

Traffic disruptions will affect several areas. The Augusta Canal, Summerville, Lakemont, and Lake Olmstead neighborhoods all face slowdowns. Residents and businesses along the route received a mailer with contact information for the Augusta Sports Council.

The turn circle entrance off Walton Way and Fleming Avenue stays shut during the race. Closure lasts from 4 a.m. to noon for the start and finish line.

Organizers said no other planned closures exist outside the turn circle entrance. Motorists should anticipate delays and one-way traffic along affected streets from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Department will reopen intersections once the last runner passes. Officials anticipate completion by 10 a.m.

Course maps and turn-by-turn directions are available at augustahalf.org.

Volunteers are still needed. Course marshals help keep runners safe.