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Atlanta Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Race Date: 03/07/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: No
Atlanta Marathon Description
The Publix Atlanta Marathon enters a new era in 2027 with a new date and a brand-new course through the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Starting and finishing at The Home Depot Backyard, the route winds through the city’s storied neighborhoods and tree-lined streets across rolling hills of roads and streets. It’s both a Boston Marathon qualifier and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group ranking race, drawing serious runners chasing a big result alongside first-timers soaking in Southern hospitality.
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Atlanta Marathon Additional Details:
Thirteen aid stations keep the Publix Atlanta Marathon well covered, with energy gels showing up at five separate points and bananas offered twice along the way, more fuel options than most races bother with. Elite competitors chase a $2,500 bonus on top of prize money for breaking the course or Georgia all-time record, a detail that has helped the race post genuinely fast times at the front of the field even though most runners are there for their own goals. The finish area spreads out generously rather than funneling everyone into one bottleneck, giving finishers room to celebrate without getting crowded. Age group award winners even get their awards mailed afterward rather than waiting in a ceremony line.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6 hr 30 min (full)
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 3,900 to 4,100
Marathon: 1,400 to 1,600
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: Unknown
Elevation Loss: Unknown
Average Temperature
- Low: 48°F
- High: 65°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Things to Do in Atlanta, GA, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Food & Drink
Side Saddle Wine Saloon
Sip a sustainable, funky wine list on the patio at this Beltline wine saloon, people-watching as walkers and cyclists pass by — a relaxed way to unwind post-race.
Shopping
Ponce City Market
Shop and dine inside the historic Sears building at Ponce City Market, just off the Beltline’s Eastside Trail — an easy, indoor stop with minimal walking required after race day.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Georgia Aquarium
Marvel at whale sharks and beluga whales at Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world — an easy, indoor, low-impact outing for tired legs after race day.
Landmark
Centennial Olympic Park
Wander the fountains and public art of Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Games and still Downtown Atlanta’s most walkable gathering space — flat and easy underfoot.
Sports & Entertainment
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Walk the field and go behind the scenes on a guided tour of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a zero-waste-certified NFL venue — a relaxed, mostly-seated way to spend an afternoon.
Outdoors & Trails
Atlanta BeltLine
Stroll or bike a flat stretch of the 22-mile Atlanta BeltLine, which loops past murals, green space, and 45 neighborhoods — an easy, low-impact way to explore the city on tired legs.
Museums & History
Atlanta History Center
Tour the 33-acre Atlanta History Center campus, home to the Swan House and a 49-foot Civil War cyclorama — a mostly-indoor, easy option for recovering runners after race day.
Arts & Culture
High Museum of Art
See more than 20,000 works of African, American, and European art at Atlanta’s cultural centerpiece on the Woodruff Arts Center campus — an easy, air-conditioned rest-day stop.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry
Take in dramatic quarry cliffs and skyline views reflected in a reservoir at Atlanta’s newest and largest green space — a flat, scenic walk perfect for a rest day.
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