The Duck and Run 5K is held annually in September in Athens and is open to all runners and walkers - no matter if they walk, run, or waddle. Hosted by Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful as a fundraiser to support their community and educational outreach about the importance of recycling, conservation and environment stewardship - is a certified race with awards
The race makes a grand circuit of historic Athens amid tree-lined streets, historic homes and buildings, and a start/finish at the scenic Big Spring Memorial Park at East Street.