Runners take off for during the Feb. 25 Augusta Half Marathon. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Runners take off for during the Feb. 25 Augusta Half Marathon. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Photojournalism: Augusta Half Marathon

February 25, 2023·Mike Adams·Comments Off on Photojournalism: Augusta Half Marathon

Despite the misty rain Saturday, throngs of people lined up for the annual Augusta Half Marathon, 10K and 5K events.

About 1,400 participants were expected at the event which is a fundraiser for the Augusta Sports Council‘s G.A.M.E.S. Scholarship Fund awarded to graduating high school student athletes each year.

The Augusta Half, 10K & 5K courses are USA Track & Field  certified and are qualifiers for the AJC Peachtree Road Race which will be held July 4.

About 1,400 people were expected to participate in the Feb. 25 Augusta Half Marathon. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
About 1,400 people were expected for the Feb. 25 Augusta Half Marathon. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
A runner celebrates as he nears the finish of the 5K event at the Augusta Half Marathon 10K/5K on Saturday, Feb 25. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Runners make their way along the route in the Augusta Half Marathon 10K/5K on Saturday, Feb 25 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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Onlookers cheer as runners go by during the Augusta Half Marathon 10K/5K Feb. 25. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Runners out of the starting gate at the Augusta Half Marathon 10K/5K Feb. 25. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Mike Adams is the photojournalist for Augusta Good News. He’s the recipient of multiple Georgia Press Association awards for sports photography.

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