About 60 churches participating in Houston County Bible Reading Marathon

The continuous reading concludes Saturday with a closing ceremony around 5 p.m. outside the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — About 60 churches are participating in a Bible reading marathon outside the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, doubling last year’s participation as the event approaches its conclusion Saturday.

The marathon began November 8, with participants taking turns reading scripture continuously. This is the second year the event has been held, and organizers say they plan to continue it in the years ahead.

Karol and B.C. Smith, leaders of the Bible Reading Marathon, said participation has grown significantly.

“This is the Bible Reading Marathon, Houston County 2026. We have about 60 churches involved. Last year we had about 30 churches, so we’ve doubled, which has been great.”

The marathon ends Saturday, November 14. Members of the public are invited to attend the closing ceremony at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office around 5 p.m.