Savannah is an excellent destination for running, boasting favorable weather for most of the year and a picturesque landscape of riverside marshes, tree-shaded roads, and historic buildings.
Savannah offers several annual half marathons and full marathons. Frequent shorter 5K and 10K races are also available, catering to assorted interests, including costumed fun runs, charity events, pet-friendly races and more.
The races take place against the backdrop of all the environments Savannah and its vicinity has to offer, including barrier islands, scenic state parks, peaceful neighborhoods and Savannah’s renowned Historic District.
For more things to do in Savannah, see the city’s events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
– Must see sights in Savannah
– Flights into Savannah Airport
– Things to do in Savannah
– Savannah weather by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
!Race dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to participate in or attend an event.
– Wormsloe Trail 1/2 Marathon and 10k, September 20 2025
Half marathon and 10K trail races through Wormsloe State Park. More details
→ See also: September events in Savannah
→ See also: October events in Savannah
– Savannah Rails to Trails 25k/50k, November 1 2025
Long-distance races along the rail trail from Fort Pulaski, to benefit the preservation of the trail and fort. More details
– Savannah Southern Half, November 15 2025
Half marathon and 5K races at Forsyth and Daffin Parks. More details
– United Way Turkey Trot, November 27 2025
Annual Thanksgiving 4-mile race in Daffin Park and Ardsley Park to benefit United Way of the Coastal Empire. Costumes welcome. More details
→ See also: November events in Savannah
– Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, December 6 2025
Annual 5K, 10K and 15K races over the Savannah River Bridge. More details
– Oy Vey 5K, December 14 2025
Annual 5K race and 1-mile fun run of the Jewish Educational Alliance. More details
→ See also: December events in Savannah
→ See also: January events in Savannah
→ See also: February events in Savannah
→ See also: March events in Savannah
– Publix Savannah Women’s Half and 5K, April 11 2026
Annual women’s race weekend with half marathon and 5K run/walk at Forsyth Park plus other activities. More details
→ See also: April events in Savannah
→ See also: May events in Savannah
→ See also: June events in Savannah
→ See also: July events in Savannah
→ See also: August events in Savannah
More Things To Do In Savannah, GA & Nearby
– Events in Savannah
– First African Baptist Church
– Forsyth Park
– The Historic District
– Historic house tours
– Ghost tours
– African-American history sites
– Art galleries
– Beaches near Savannah
– Kayaking in Tybee Island
– Georgia food festivals
– Seafood festivals near Savannah