ALL THINGS ATHENS - Often Imitated But Never Duplicated
Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight presented by St. Mary's Health Care System
April 16-18, 2026
Each spring in April, downtown Athens transforms into a frenetic celebration of athleticism and enthrallment. Born as the first nighttime criterium in the United States in nearly a century, Twilight revolutionized cycling events and earned its place as the largest and most prestigious city-center race in the U.S. Spectators line the historic streets, their cheers echoing through the day and night
What an unforgettable Twilight Weekend! Thank you, Athens, for bringing the energy. We can’t wait to race, ride, run, and rock with you next year!
04/20/2026
The results are in! Olympian came in first in a blistering 4:04 mile, and .cabrera gapped the field in a 4:54 mile. It was another fantastic pair of races for this year’s $10,000 Mile!
04/20/2026
Ending with a BANG! 💥 and win the women’s and men’s titles in our professional criterium! 🔥🚴
The 2026 Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium presented by St. Mary’s Healthcare System was one for the books! Congrats to our Women’s winner, Kendall Ryan, and Men’s winner, Lucas Bourgoyne!🥇🏁🚴♂️
04/18/2026
Speed was the name of the game at the Athens Twilight 5K! 💨 Massive congratulations to our podium finishers and every runner who pushed their limits on the course.
Swipe left to see the Top 25 Men’s and Women’s results! 🏆👇
Did you set a PR? Drop your time in the comments! 👟🔥
04/15/2026
Extra, extra, read all about it! 🗞️
Have you heard the news? The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium weekend is officially mapped out. Downtown recommendations, a full weekend schedule, parking info, event maps, and more – we’ve got everything you need.
Pick up the OFFICIAL Downtown Guide to Twilight at local businesses all over Athens and read the full guide here: https://www.redandblack.com/guides/downtown-guide-to-twilight-spring-2026/pdf_d534b8a1-b24d-4c32-913d-37471fbb140f.html
Athens Orthopedic Clinic Downtown Athens, Georgia St. Mary's Health Care System AKO Signs Lou Sobh Volkswagen of Athens The Red & Black
04/13/2026
🚨 Last call! 🚨
The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium is right around the corner. Make your plans and join us for an unforgettable weekend. Will we see you at the finish line?
Visit https://athenstwilight.com/bike/amateur/ and register by Wednesday, April 15 at 5 PM to secure your spot in the 5K and cycling races!
Downtown Athens, Georgia AKO Signs Athens Orthopedic Clinic St. Mary's Health Care System The Red & Black Lou Sobh Volkswagen of Athens
04/11/2026
You don’t want to miss this! The Twilight Global Challenge presented by Wahoo Fitness and TrainingPeaks is a first-of-its-kind experience - bringing the energy of Twilight off the course and onto the stage. ⚡️
Join us for food, drinks, and a 50/50 raffle or ride against the pros virtually
from anywhere. ️Tickets are on sale now: https://athenstwilight.com/bike/globalchallenge/. 🎟️
04/08/2026
Parents, this one’s for you! 👀
Keep the kids smiling all weekend at the Kids Zone presented by Chick-fil-A and Barron's Rental Center during the Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium.
- Bouncy houses Friday, April 17 from 5-9 PM
- Kids Zone Saturday, April 18 from 11 AM-4 PM
📍 300 Block of Lumpkin St.
Looking for even more fun? Sign your kids up for the 1K Bike Criterium at 1:30 PM and the 1K Run at 1:45 PM.
Stop by, jump in, and experience family fun! 🎨
Barron's Rental Center Chick-fil-A Downtown Athens Chick-fil-A Beechwood Chick-fil-A Barnett Shoals
04/07/2026
Cyclists of all types from Twilight pros to weekend warriors can come together to kick off the weekend festivities with "party pace" road bike rides on Friday, April 17.
The Kickoff Ride will leave from The Hub Bicycles in Five Points at 1 PM and will be approximately 30 miles.
The BikeAthens Joy Ride will leave from Downtown Athens at the corner of Jackson & Washington at 6 PM and will be 6-8 miles.
We hope to see you there!