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.
– YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, January 31 - February 1 2025
Annual race series in Tybee Island, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and 2.8 mile beach runs, adding up to a full marathon. More details
– Love Chocolate Half & 10K, February 8 2025
Annual chocolate-themed half marathon and 10K races in Georgetown. More details
– Skidaway Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k, February 22 2025
Annual half marathon and 5K races at The Landings Club, Skidaway Island. More details
→ See also: February events in Savannah
– 5K & Family Fun Day for Maternal Health Awareness, March 8 2025
5K race and free family event in Lake Mayer Park. More details
– St Vincent’s Nun Run, March 22 2025
Nun-themed 5K run/walk at Daffin Park to benefit St Vincent’s Academy. Costumes welcome. More details
→ See also: March events in Savannah
– Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K, April 5 2025
Annual half marathon and 5K races through Historic District Savannah, with finish and after party in Forsyth Park. All are welcome to participate, but only women are eligible for prizes. More details
– Relay for Life of the Coastal Empire, April 26 2025
Annual relay race at Memorial Stadium, to benefit the American Cancer Society. 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
→ See also: September events in Savannah
→ See also: October events in Savannah
→ See also: November events in Savannah
→ See also: December events in Savannah
→ See also: January 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