The Augusta Sports Council has announced that the 2021 Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K along with the Medals for Miles kids fun run will be held virtually due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. All registered participants of the 2021 event will be receiving an email with further information. The annual event will return February 2022 for its 14th year.  

“While we are disappointed that the lingering effects of the pandemic will not allow a safe in-person event to take place this year”, stated Augusta sports Council CEO, Brian Graham, “We remain hopeful that the local running community will support the virtual event as a way to pay tribute to all of the brave front line healthcare workers here in our community.” 

“The health and safety of our community remains our top priority. We applaud the Augusta Sports Council’s efforts to create an engaging virtual event supporting our AU Heroes and other health care workers on the frontlines.”  Says Augusta University president Brooks A. Keel, PhD. 

The annual event serves as the Augusta Sport Council's primary fundraising event for its annual G.A.M.E.S. Scholarship fund which awards $1,000 scholarships to selected local graduating high school student athletes each May.  In addition, the 2021 event will include a community giveback component to local hospitals, front liners, and participating charities. The giveback program will include a shoe donation to Augusta University Health frontline workers in partnership with Fleet Feet Augusta, a meal donation to local hospitals, Gold Cross EMS workers and the Richmond County Sherriff’s Office, as well as an additional donation to participating charities via fan vote. The 2021 Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K charities are Team 65 Roses, Project Lifting Spirits, Friends of Frances, and wear blue: run to remember.