Savannah Sports Council

About Savannah Sports Council

Savannah has a rich history of sports dating back to when the city was founded in 1733. The city is home to one of the oldest golf clubs and gun clubs in America. We have been watching baseball at Grayson Stadium since 1904, and today you can go cheer on the Savannah Bananas, a member of the Coastal Plain League. Savannah also hosted some of the earliest racing events in America known as the Great Savannah Races of 1908 and 1910.

Today, Savannah builds on that tradition by hosting numerous events, headlined by the Rock ’n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & Half Marathon, Enmarket Savannah Hockey Classic and Enmark Savannah Bridge Run. The Savannah Sports Council organizes and supports more than 35 different sporting events annually, giving everyone a taste of what makes Savannah a special and unique destination.

Things to do in the area

Whether your ideal pace is strolling around the famous Forsyth fountain or a wild night of cabaret and karaoke, Savannah provides the perfect playground. History buffs swarm Savannah, taking in the rich, significant sites like Old Fort Jackson, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Bonaventure Cemetery. Fashionistas comb Broughton Street for high-end designs, and foodies crave specialties in gourmet shops. Art lovers enjoy the renowned Telfair Academy and the SCAD Museum of Art as well as an eclectic variety of art galleries and home decor shops.

The city is centrally located between Atlanta, Jacksonville, Charleston and Columbus and also has its own international airport. With the city having more than 15,000 available hotel rooms, it is easy to see why it has become the central hub for vacationers. For more information on Savannah’s attractions, restaurants, shopping and more, go to VisitSavannah.com.

Travel details

The nearest major airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV / KSAV). This airport has domestic flights and is 9 miles from the center of Savannah, GA.

Another major airport is Hilton Head Airport (HHH / KHXD), which has domestic flights from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and is 35 miles from Savannah, GA.

Services offered