Run. Eat. Drink.

The Athens food and drink scene, plus your amazing race? Delicious.

Enjoy our 2026 Partner Restaurant Five & Ten near Five Points, find our sponsors’ locations, or explore other local favorites.

Five & Ten

1073 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA
(706) 546-7300

Owner Peter Dale, Executive Chef Burns Sullivan, and their expert staff are continuing to define modern Southern cuisine at this landmark Athens restaurant.

  • Five & Ten is offering a 50% discount for runners who can show a bib number or proof of participation. The discount will be valid for dinner on January 23 and 24, and for brunch on January 24. The discount applies to the runner only, and alcohol is excluded.

  • Five & Ten will also be providing free cookies and punch for runners and spectators on their front lawn during the race!

Creature Comforts Brewery

271 West Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA
(706) 410-1043

The family-friendly taproom and patio at our Gold Sponsor Creature Comforts Brewery has plenty of communal seating, snacks at the bar, and usually a food truck. Our After Party is here from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, or join them other afternoons or evenings!

Bronze sponsor Cutters’ Pub offers specialty cocktails, Georgia craft beer, and hand-picked bourbons — plus tropical libations in their upstairs tiki oasis! Find Cutters’ Pub downtown at 120 East Clayton Street (706 224-1187).

Bronze sponsor Journey Juice is Athens’ locally-owned, raw cold-pressed juice store. Their shop is in the Normaltown area, at 1428 Prince Avenue (706 850-0707).

Big City Bread Cafe

393 North Finley Street
Athens, GA
(706) 353-0029

A local favorite for over 25 years. Try breakfast or lunch on Friday, or have brunch after your race (until 2:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday). Fresh breads, sandwiches, and brunch dishes, plus chalk on the patio for the kids.

Agua Linda

1376 Prince Avenue -and- 2080 Timothy Road
Athens, GA
(706) 543-5711 (Prince Avenue); (706) 543-0154 (Timothy Road)

Longterm local favorite Agua Linda has you covered for Friday-night carbohydrates or serious refueling after your run: burritos, enchiladas, rice, chips, lots of vegetarian options — ¡y favoritos y especialidades de la casa también! (Get all three salsas.)

Still looking for something to eat in downtown Athens?

Take your pick: Lots of walkable options!