Athens residents and other event goers participate in the 2024 Athens Marathon. Said to be Ohio’s longest running marathon, the course starts in uptown Athens before following along and passing by College Green, the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway, and then finishing on the track at Pruitt Field.
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June 6The Athens Pride parade and street fair, put on by the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance, drew hundreds of attendees to uptown Athens on June 6, 2026. The parade had over a dozen different groups marching and the street fair included various vendors and resource booths as well as a drag show with five performers.
Hues, humanity at the Athens Festival of Colors
Apr. 15The Athens Festival of Colors, inspired by the Indian holiday Holi, features music, cultural performances and an Indian dance lesson took place on West State Street Park, April 12, 2026. Participants also had the opportunity to toss colored powder, a Holi tradition meant to symbolize joy, equality and community.
Fans welcome Bobcats back after National Championship win
Mar. 20Fans welcome the hockey team back to campus, outside Bird Ice Arena, after their win at the ACHA National Championship game, March 18, 2026, in Athens.
