The marathon is a loop course starting at Turner Field. The first third runs north and gradually climbs to a relatively flat middle third with the turnaround near the course’s halfway point. There is a gradual incline from around mile 21 to 25, with the final stretch of the marathon heading slightly downhill. All streets are multi-laned with one lane dedicated to the marathon. Streets are not closed to traffic; however, intersections will be monitored by police and volunteers.
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Course Closes: 12:30 PM
Start Location:
Outside Turner Field, downtown Atlanta
Getting There:
Carpooling or MARTA encouraged
Distance & Course:
26.2 mile footrace; loop course: Course Map | Elevation Map
Finish Location:
Outside Turner Field, downtown Atlanta
Eligibility:
All runners who have trained for a 26.2 mile footrace for the marathon are eligible to enter. Minimum age for runners of the marathon is 18. 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.
Dropping Out:
The Marathon course will close once runners doing a 5-hour pace have passed. Volunteers cannot be asked to wait longer. Course volunteers will assist runners who wish to drop out.
