The Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K & 5K presented by the Augusta Sports Council announces information regarding Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K & 5K route and traffic. Traffic conditions will be impacted on area roads on Sunday, February 26, 2017 beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing until 12 p.m.

*Note: All times are approximate

Milledge Road from Lake Olmstead Stadium to Broad Street - Closed from 7-8:30 a.m.
Broad Street - Eastbound right land from Milledge Road to 7th Street - Closed from 7:30-9 a.m.

Crawford Avenue - Southbound right lane from Broad Street to Walton Way - Closed from 7:45-8:35 a.m.

Greene Street- Westbound right land from 9th Street to St. Sebastian Way - Closed from 8:30-9:15 a.m.

Milledge Road - Northbound lane from Walton Way to Broad Street- Closed from 8:15-8:45 a.m.

St. Sebastian Way - Southbound right lane from Greene Street to Walton Way - Closed from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Walton Way - Westbound right lane from St. Sebastian Way to Highland Avenue - Closed from 8:30-10 a.m.

Highland Avenue/Berckmans Road to Washington Road - Northbound lane - Closed from 8:45-10:45 a.m.

Washington Road - Eastbound right lane from Berckmans Road to Broad Street ramp - Closed from 9-11:15 a.m.

Broad Street - Eastbound left lane from ramp to Milledge Road - Closed from 9-11 a.m.

Broad Street - Westbound right lane from Milledge Road to Lakemont Drive - Closed from 8:20-11 a.m.

Lakemont Drive - Northbound Lane from Broad Street to Milledge Road - Closed from 8-11:30 a.m.

Laurel Lane - Eastbound and Westbound - Closed from 8-9 a.m.

Lake Olmstead Park - Be alert for runners and spectators inside and around the park - 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Nearly 1,500 runners are expected to compete in the 9th annual event. The race begins on Milledge Road at 7:30 a.m. in front of Lake Olmstead Stadium and will finish inside Lake Olmstead Park. The challenging route will pass by many Augusta area landmarks as the race travels down Broad Street through downtown Augusta, up Walton Way to "The Hill" area, down Berckmans Road to Washington Road and continue around Lake Olmstead to the finish line inside Lake Olmstead Park.

Registration for the Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is open online until Thursday, February 23 at midnight. Click here to sign up. On-site registration will be available at the Two-Day Health and Wellness Expo on Friday, February 24 (3-7 p.m.) and Saturday, February 25 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) at the Julian Smith Casino.