Athens Racing Team

Official racing team of Athens Road Runners founded in June of 2021.

Local 2022 Athens Racing Team Qualifying Races

Note: you can also submit a time from any certified USATF race course to qualify!

May 14th, 2022

The very first Athens Racing Team Qualifying race. USATF certified 8k course

July 30, 2022

USATF certified one mile road course down Milledge Avenue

TBD

USATF certified half marathon course through the city of Athens finishing in Sanford Stadium

TBD

Run our very own Athens Road Runners 5k! This race is free for ARR members


How to Qualify for the Athens Racing Team

Athens Road Runners members can qualify for the Athens Racing Team by submitting a qualifying time based on their age ON RACE DAY. The qualifying standards are based on 70% of age-graded time (Regional Class). Races must be run on a USATF-certified course (with the exception of the ARR free 5k). Qualifying times are valid for two years from the initial qualifying race. Email [email protected] to submit your qualifying race time today!

Team Member Benefits

Athens Racing Team is a diverse group of Athletes from all age groups training together, encouraging one another, and striving to build a better competitive racing community in Athens, GA.

Athens Racing Team Bib
Athens Racing Bib

Coach Al Jeffers has a long history of coaching athletes in cycling and running to personal records and elite performances.

Coach Al Jeffers

RRCA Certified Coach