Hundreds of runners took part in the annual Augusta Half Marathon Saturday, which started and ended next to Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre.
The half marathon route threaded through Summerville streets before twisting around Lake Olmstead, coursing downtown and heading back up to the university, which marked its homecoming this week.
With a Mardi Gras theme, several participants wore purple, gold and green – the colors of Fat Tuesday – as well as bead and other Mardi Gras-related items.
On the university grounds, multiple vendors including the Augusta GreenJackets, Doctors Hospital, Stretch Lab, Friends of Frances and Wier/Stewart had tents.
Half Marathon runners stand at attention as the National Anthem is sung at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.10k and 5k runners leave the starting area at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.A dog watched as Augusta Half Marathon runners passed by on Feb. 22, 2025. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsOnlookers give encouragement to runners at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Runners took time to hydrate and energize on the route of the Augusta Half Marathon on Feb. 22, 2025. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsA runner celebrates at the finish line at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Runners make their way to the finish line at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb.22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. A young man brings his camera to document the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Family members cheer on their loved ones at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Friends and family cheer as runners near the finish line at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb.22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Runners pick up their medals at the finish line at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb. 22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Auggie, the Augusta GreenJackets’ mascot, stopped by the Augusta Half/10K/5K for a visit. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsThe Augusta Half Marathon medal. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsRunners celebrate at the finish line at the Augusta Half Marathon in Augusta, Ga. on Feb.22, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.A Happy robot visited the Augusta Half/10K/5K on Feb. 22, 2025. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information
Augusta Good News’ photographer Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including eight in 2024 for Augusta Good News. He’s photographed for multiple news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.
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