Sunday, March 17, 2024, 8 a.m. EST
Atlanta’s best, fastest amateur, and most convenient race course! This Half Marathon winds you through Midtown and takes you to some of Atlanta’s most famous landmarks. An enjoyable course that finishes in historic Piedmont Park.
Hightlights:
USATF Certification Number – GA14094WC
Click for the Half Marathon Course.
All participants will receive:
Gear Check:
There will be GEAR CHECK at the Half Marathon Start Line - look for the 20 foot UHAUL near the Start Line. Place your items INSIDE OF A YOUR OWN BAG and hand to the volunteer in the truck. The UHAUL will move to Piedmont Park and you can pick up your bag there after going through the finish line. PLEASE no wallets, cash, cell phones, etc.
Awards:
First, second, third Overall Male, Masters Male
First, second, third Overall Female, Masters Female
First, second, third Overall Non-binary
All participants will receive an awesome soft blend shirt and a unique finishers medal.
Age Group Awards (first, second and third):
Female 19 and Under, Female 20-24, Female 25-29, Female 30-34, Female 35-39, Female 40-44, Female 45-49, Female 50-54, Female 55-59, Female 60-64, Female 65-69, Female 70-74, Female 75-79, Female 80 and Over
Male 19 and Under, Male 20-24, Male 25-29, Male 30-34, Male 35-39, Male 40-44, Male 45-49, Male 50-54, Male 55-59, Male 60-64, Male 65-69, Male 70-74, Male 75-79, Male 80 and Over
Elevation Chart
Course Limit: The course will be open for 4:30 hours or until the last participant finishes. If participants are maintaining a slower than 20:36 minute-per-mile pace, they will be asked to move to the sidewalk between miles 7.25 (10:27 AM) and 8.25 (10:48 AM). After mile 8.25, participants can move back onto the road and will have a lane all the way until mile 11, when they enter Piedmont Park where there is no vehicular traffic.
Start Line: 11th Street and Peachtree Walk (Midtown Atlanta), 106 11th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. Take Marta to the Midtown Rail Station to get to the start line.
Support Stations: Set at miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11.5.*Porta-Potties will be available at the Start/Finish Line and at each of the support stops. Accelerade will be available at the Support Stations.
Finish Line: Piedmont Park’s Greystone (between the Active Oval and the swimming pool). Endurox R4 will be available at the Finish Line.
Arrival/Parking
Half Marathon
1) Take MARTA Rail to the Midtown Station, and exit onto 10th Street. The Half Marathon Start line is right up the hill from 10th Street, at 11th Street and Peachtree Walk. The Half Marathon finish line is about 1/2 mile walk to the MARTA Midtown Station. The Arts Center Marta Station is another close station. We recommend wearing a mask while riding MARTA. MARTA trains begin running at 6 AM.
2) We recommend parking at the Parking Deck for Piedmont Park / Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Use GPS address: 1320 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30306. Exit the parking deck on the first level and walk into Piedmont Park, past the finish line. Exit out of Piedmont Park on 12th Street (Green Market area), and continue up 12th Street. Pass Peachtree Street and turn left onto Peachtree Walk. The start line is at 11th and Peachtree Walk. Click here for the map to walk from the parking deck at Piedmont Park (near the finish line at the Greystone) to the Half Marathon start line. It's a one mile walk, and you'll pass the Finish Line on your way!
Refunds/Cancellations:
In the event that the in-person race is cancelled or does not take place for any reason, all registrations will be moved to the virtual race. If you are unable to participate for any reason, we will be happy to switch you to the virtual event. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer deferrals, refunds or transfers to another person.
