Half Marathon Description:
The half marathon is a point-to-point course on multi-laned streets with two lanes dedicated to the race. The first third of the race is relatively flat, and the middle portion has two significant hills. There is a gradual incline from around mile 8 to 12, with the final stretch of the race heading slightly downhill. Streets will not be closed to traffic; however, intersections will be monitored by police and official volunteers.
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Course closes: 12:30 PM
Start Location:
Peachtree Ind. Blvd. (just south of Clairmont Rd. intersection) within walking distance of Chamblee MARTA station.
Getting There:
Because of the large crowd at the half marathon, plan to arrive NO LATER THAN 6:15AM (or earlier if possible). The start & finish are located near MARTA rail stations. We STRONGLY urge runners to take MARTA to the start because of traffic congestion and limited parking in the area. (Only you can prevent gridlock.)
Half Marathon Starting Corrals:
You will be assigned a colored bib number that corresponds to one of the 5 corrals at the start of the half marathon. Look for the sign at the entrance to the corral that corresponds to your color and bib number range. You must be visibly wearing your bib number to enter your corral. If you are planning to run with another registered runner in a different corral, you are permitted to start in the slower person’s corral. You may NOT move up into a faster corral. Runners should plan on being in their starting corrals 15-20 minutes prior to the start.
Half Marathon Wave Start:
To ensure a smooth start and help reduce congestion on the course for the half marathon, the race will begin with a wave start. Runners in the first three corrals will start the race in the first wave at 7:00 a.m. For runners in the fourth and fifth corrals, the second wave of the race will start at 7:06 a.m. All runners should plan on being in their starting corrals 15-20 minutes prior to the start.
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Distance & Course:
13.1-mile footrace; begins at halfway point of the full marathon: Course Map | Elevation Map
Finish Location:
Ouside Turner Field, downtown Atlanta
Eligibility:
All runners who have trained for 13.1 miles for the half marathon are eligible to enter. Minimum age for the half marathon is 14. For safety, no wheeled vehicles or wheeled means of conveyance (i.e., bikes, skates, baby joggers) are permitted in the footrace. Marathoners should be prepared to finish the race within five hours.
Half Marathon Gear Check:
A bag tag will be included on the half marathon race numbers. All gear must be placed in the bag that you received at the expo. Items placed in bags other than the ones received at the expo will not be accepted in the bag check area. The Atlanta Track Club is not responsible for lost or missing bags.
Dropping Out:
The half marathon course will close once runners doing a 5-hour pace have passed. Course volunteers will help runners who wish to drop out.
