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.
– 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
– Hurricane 5K, April 25 2026
5K run/walk in Rincon. More details
– Tybee Turtle Trot 5K Beach Run, April 25 2026
Annual 5K race at Tybee Island’s North Beach to benefit the Tybee Sea Turtle Project. More details
→ See also: April events in Savannah
– The Savannah Mile, May 16 2026
Annual 1-mile race at Forsyth Park to benefit the families of fallen military and first responders. More details
→ See also: May events in Savannah
→ See also: June events in Savannah
→ See also: July events in Savannah
→ See also: August events in Savannah
– Miles to Margaritas, September 12 2026
Annual 5K and 10K races in Daffin Park with music and margaritas at the finish line. More details
→ See also: September events in Savannah
→ See also: October events in Savannah
– Savannah Southern Half, November 14 2026
Annual half marathon and 5K races at Forsyth and Daffin Parks. More details
– United Way Turkey Trot, November 26 2026
Annual 4-mile Thanksgiving run/walk in Daffin Park and the Ardsley Park neighborhood. More details
→ See also: November events in Savannah
→ See also: December events in Savannah
→ See also: January events in Savannah
→ See also: February events in Savannah
→ See also: March 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